Details
Fluxen Idnications
- depression different etiology;
- bulimic neurosis;
- obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Dosage & Administration
Fluxen is used orally. The drug is taken regardless of meals.
If necessary, use a single dose of <20 mg should be used a different form of the drug!
The starting dose for depression for adults - 20 mg 1 time per day in the morning.
If necessary, after 3-4 weeks, increase the dose to 20 mg / day. The maximum daily dose - 60 mg. Pronounced positive effect observed after 1-4 weeks after starting treatment. The course of treatment is quite long (at least 6 months).
With obsessive-compulsive disorders recommended initial dose is 20 mg / day. In the absence of efficiency after 2 weeks the dose was gradually increased to 60 mg / day. If after 10 weeks do not show a positive clinical effect of fluoxetine, it is necessary to reconsider the treatment regimen, and may stop taking the drug. The doctor should regularly evaluate the effectiveness of therapy and adjust the duration of treatment.
When bulimic neurosis Flux administered in a daily dose of 60 mg in 3 divided doses. The doctor should regularly evaluate the effectiveness of therapy and adjust the duration of treatment.
Contradictions
- hypersensitivity to fluoxetine or other ingredients;
- co-administration of MAO inhibitors, the use of MAO inhibitors in the previous 2 weeks (the period prior to the appointment of fluoxetine should be increased with prolonged course of therapy MAO inhibitors or when used in high doses);
- suicidal thoughts, epilepsy, convulsions of various origins;
- myocardial infarction (including history);
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- renal failure (creatinine clearance <10 mL / min);
- benign prostatic hyperplasia, glaucoma, atony of the bladder;
- lactation;
- child age.
