Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's

Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by the feeling of sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.
 
Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Fluoxetine’ which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression.
 
Take Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. You are advised to take Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Please do not stop taking Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's on your own as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness.  Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome). Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's has fewer unwanted effects than other antidepressant drugs. Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's is used in combination with other drugs to treat bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.

• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion

Do not take Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOA) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you are taking metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure). Do not take Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's along with opioid antagonists such as buprenorphine and naloxone as it might lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, glaucoma, diabetes, bleeding disorders, or hyponatremia (low sodium levels).  Do not take Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Floxin 60 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness. 

• METOPROLOL
• NEBIVOLOL
• BUPRENORPHINE
• NALOXONE
• LINEZOLID
• PIMOZIDE
• THIORIDAZINE
• LITHIUM
• RISPERIDONE
• METHYLENE BLUE
• BUPROPION
• PROPAFENONE
• FLECAINIDE
• ATOMOXETINE
• DESMOPRESSIN
• MEFLOQUINE
• CHLOROQUINE
• MEQUITAZINE
• CYPROHEPTADINE
• OXCARBAZEPINE
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENYTOIN
• SELEGILINE
• TRAMADOL
• IBUPROFEN
• ASPIRIN
• SUMATRIPTAN
• WARFARIN
• TAMOXIFEN

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
• Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oils.
• Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in the proper maintenance of neurotransmitters. 
• Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges and pears.
• Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosts self-esteem, and provides restful sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.