The drug "Prozac", analogues of which are presentedsuch medicines as Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celax are produced in the form of capsules with the active ingredient fluoxetine (20 mg). The drug belongs to the clinical and pharmacological group of antidepressants.
Pharmacological action is based on the ability of the drug to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin.
After taking fluoxetine is well absorbed by the body. In the liver, the active substance is metabolized intensively with the formation of norfluoxetine and other components. Excreted by the kidneys.
Drug "Prozac", instructions, indications
The drug is prescribed for depression of different types, bulimia of nervous etiology, obsessive-compulsive disorders, premenstrual syndrome.
Drug "Prozac", instructions, dosing
The doctor prescribes a daily dose of 20 mg for patients with depression, 60 mg for bulimia nervosa, and 20 mg to 60 mg for obsessive-compulsive disorders, depending on the condition of the patient.
The specialist prescribes a daily dose of 20 mg for patients with premenstrual syndrome.
At the discretion of the physician, it is permitted to increase or decrease fluoxetine intake, given that the maximum daily dose should not exceed 80 mg.
Taking the drug does not depend on food.
Medication "Prozac", instructions, side effects
Disorders in the digestive system are represented by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, dyspepsia, and a change in taste. Individual patients had idiosyncratic hepatitis.
Violations in the urogenital systemcharacterized by frequent urination, involuntary steady erection, decreased libido, pathology of the ejaculation process, lack of orgasm, impotence.
Disorders in the endocrine system are manifested problems with the secretion of ADH.
Нарушения в работе нервной системы сопровождаются convulsions, ataxia, bukko-glosmalnom syndrome, myoclonus, tremor, anorexia, anxiety and palpitations. Some patients showed signs of anxiety, nervousness, agitation, dizziness, drowsiness, asthenia.
Your attention may be upset.confuse thinking, appear manic reaction, insomnia. During clinical trials, cases of visual impairment with mydriasis or image blur were indicated. There are data on the negative effects of dry mouth, sweating, vasodilation, chills, serotonin syndrome.
Allergic reactions are mentioned, which are accompanied by itching, rash, urticaria, anaphylactic shock, vasculitis, symptoms resembling serum sickness.
Photosensitivity or alopecia may increase.
Other disorders in the body were manifested by a yawn or ecchymosis.
Medication "Prozac", instructions, contraindications
Do not prescribe the drug to patients with hypersensitivity to fluoxetine.
The use of Prozac in pregnancy andlactation was investigated only in animals. The experiment did not reveal any abnormalities in the development of the fetus of pregnant females, however, it is possible to prescribe fluoxetine to women who are carrying a child only under conditions of absolute necessity.
The drug is found in breast milk, so the appointment of nursing mothers requires special care and constant monitoring.
For patients with impaired liver function, it is recommended to reconsider the dose in the direction of reducing the amount of the active substance and reducing the frequency of taking the medicine.
Data on the use of fluoxetine in children are not available.
The drug "Prozac" without a prescription in pharmacies is not released.
