Fluoxetine hydrochloride.
Each capsule contains 20 mg Fluoxetine as the Hydrochloride.
MAGRILAN is a new antidepressant with a different molecule to all existing antidepressants.
In animal studies Fluoxetine showed to exert directly on nonadrenergic and dopaminergic receptors.
The exerted activity is probably due to the selective inhibition of the serotonin intake in the presynaptic neurons.
Depression of various origin.
Depression with anxiety symptoms.
MAGRILAN is administered orally once or twice daily. The dosage is 20-60 mg daily.
In older patients dosage should not exceed 60 mg/day.
Hypersensitivity to Fluoxetine.
Sexual dysfunction: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)/serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction. There have been reports of long-lasting sexual dysfunction where the symptoms have continued despite discontinuation of SSRIs/SNRIs.
It is not advisable to prescribe Fluoxetine to people driving vehicles or machinery.
In renal impaired patients accumulation of the drug may occur.
Dosage should be adjusted accordingly.
Use with caution in severe hepatic impairment.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation: Animal studies did not reveal any teratogenicity for Fluoxetine. However it is not advisable to administer to pregnant women or lactating mothers.
Animal studies did not reveal any teratogenicity for Fluoxetine. However it is not advisable to administer to pregnant women or lactating mothers.
MAGRILAN is generally well tolerated. Anticholinergic effects (constipation, dryness of the mouth etc) as well as CNS symptoms like nausea, vertigo, somnolence, headache may occur.
Loss of appetite has been registered to occur frequently.
Sedation, weakness and myalgia have also been reported to occur but they are extremely rare.
Rash (Discontinue treatment. May be associated with vasculitis, anaphylaxis and pulmonary inflammation or fibrosis).
N06AB03 - fluoxetine ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression.
Magrilan cap 20 mg
10 × 10's
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