Flunam 10 mg Capsule (10 Cap)

Medicine Information

About Flunam 10 mg Capsule:

Flunam 10 mg capsule is an antidepressant medication used to treat various depression and anxiety disorders. Each hard gelatin Flunam 10 mg capsule contains Fluoxetine Hydrochloride equivalent to Fluoxetine 10 mg.

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and exerts its therapeutic effect by inhibiting the presynaptic reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin. As a result, levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) are increased in various parts of the brain. Fluoxetine interacts to a degree with the 5-HT2C receptor and it has been suggested that through this mechanism, it is able to increase noradrenaline and dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex.

Use of Flunam 10 mg Capsule:

Flunam 10 mg capsule is prescribed for treatment of various types of depression and anxiety disorders, such as:

• Major depressive disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Bulimia nervosa

• Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia

• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Usage direction of Flunam 10 mg Capsule:

• Flunam 10 mg capsule should be taken orally.

• Flunam 10 mg capsule should be swallowed whole with help of water.

• Flunam 10 mg capsule is not to be chewed or crushed.

• Do not discontinue without physician’s advice.

• Do not consume more than prescribed quantity.

Precaution & Related information of Flunam 10 mg Capsule:

Precaution should be taken & consult with the physician during following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to this medicine or any of its components.

• Do not drive, use machinery, or any activity which require alertness after taking this medicine.

• Inform your physician if you are going through any other treatment.

• Consult with the physician during pregnancy & lactation.

• Keep out of reach of children.

Storage condition of Flunam 10 mg Capsule:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protected from light and moisture.