Tritine 20mg Tablet

Composition Fluoxetine (20mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Trifluoromethylbenzenes Derivative
Action Class Selective Seretonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 3 Yogi Complex, Nr Doordarshan, Kendra, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, India 380054.

Tritine 20mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat depression and other mental health conditions like panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Tritine 20mg Tablet helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It is also used to treat bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder), where it reduces binge-eating and purging (vomiting).

The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, sleep disturbances, etc).

To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day. It may take a few weeks before you start feeling better. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement even after 4 weeks. Some common side effects of Tritine 20mg Tablet include nausea, indigestion, dry mouth, fatigue, loss of appetite, increased sweating, sinusitis, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), yawning, and abnormal dreams. Sexual side effects like decreased sexual drive delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction may also be seen. Let your doctor know straight away if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.

Depression

Anxiety disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Phobia

Post traumatic stress disorder

Treatment of Panic disorder

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tritine 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tritine 20mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Q: What if you forget to take Tritine Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Tritine 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Take Tritine 20mg Tablet in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.

It may cause anxiety and agitation when you first start taking it.

It may cause weight loss and decreased appetite.

Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Tritine 20mg Tablet affects you.

Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Inform your doctor if you experience difficulty having an orgasm or have decreased sex drive.

The addiction/dependence potential of Tritine 20mg Tablet is very less.

Do not stop taking medication suddenly without doctor consultation as that may lead to agitation, anxiety, and dysphoria.

Q. What is Tritine 20mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Tritine 20mg Tablet is an antidepressant drug and belongs to the class of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In adults, this medicine is used to treat major depressive episodes, eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In children and adolescents aged eight years and above, it is used to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. However, Tritine 20mg Tablet can also cause other sleep problems like insomnia (inability to sleep) and abnormal dreams. You must talk to your doctor if you experience sleep problems while taking Tritine 20mg Tablet.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Tritine 20mg Tablet does not cause weight gain, rather it causes weight loss, which is a common side effect seen with its use. Weight loss is usually proportional to baseline body weight. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking Tritine 20mg Tablet.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet make you tired?

Tritine 20mg Tablet can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet cause nausea?

Nausea is a very common side effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking Tritine 20mg Tablet.

Q. How long can I take Tritine 20mg Tablet for?

You should take Tritine 20mg Tablet only for the duration advised by your doctor. You should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Q. Can I take Tritine 20mg Tablet with paracetamol?

Tritine 20mg Tablet can be taken with paracetamol. However, when taken together paracetamol can increase the antidepressant effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines as there could be other effects of using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Tritine 20mg Tablet with birth control pills?

Tritine 20mg Tablet can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Tritine 20mg Tablet addictive?

No, Tritine 20mg Tablet is not addictive in nature. No habit-forming potential has been seen with its use. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding the duration of its use.

Q. Is Tritine 20mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?

There have been some reports showing an increased risk of birth defects affecting the heart in babies when the mother took Tritine 20mg Tablet during the first few months of pregnancy. When taken during the last three months of pregnancy, it may increase the risk of a serious condition in babies, called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). In this condition, the baby breathes faster and appears bluish. These symptoms usually begin during the first 24 hours after the baby is born. So, it is advisable not to use Tritine 20mg Tablet during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Q. What is Tritine 20mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Tritine 20mg Tablet is an antidepressant drug and belongs to the class of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In adults, this medicine is used to treat major depressive episodes, eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In children and adolescents aged eight years and above, it is used to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. However, Tritine 20mg Tablet can also cause other sleep problems like insomnia (inability to sleep) and abnormal dreams. You must talk to your doctor if you experience sleep problems while taking Tritine 20mg Tablet.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Tritine 20mg Tablet does not cause weight gain, rather it causes weight loss, which is a common side effect seen with its use. Weight loss is usually proportional to baseline body weight. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking Tritine 20mg Tablet.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet make you tired?

Tritine 20mg Tablet can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.

Q. How long can I take Tritine 20mg Tablet for?

You should take Tritine 20mg Tablet only for the duration advised by your doctor. You should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Q. Does Tritine 20mg Tablet cause nausea?

Nausea is a very common side effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking Tritine 20mg Tablet.

Q. Can I take Tritine 20mg Tablet with paracetamol?

Tritine 20mg Tablet can be taken with paracetamol. However, when taken together paracetamol can increase the antidepressant effect of Tritine 20mg Tablet. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines as there could be other effects of using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Tritine 20mg Tablet with birth control pills?

Tritine 20mg Tablet can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Tritine 20mg Tablet addictive?

No, Tritine 20mg Tablet is not addictive in nature. No habit-forming potential has been seen with its use. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding the duration of its use.

Q. Is Tritine 20mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?

There have been some reports showing an increased risk of birth defects affecting the heart in babies when the mother took Tritine 20mg Tablet during the first few months of pregnancy. When taken during the last three months of pregnancy, it may increase the risk of a serious condition in babies, called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). In this condition, the baby breathes faster and appears bluish. These symptoms usually begin during the first 24 hours after the baby is born. So, it is advisable not to use Tritine 20mg Tablet during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

In Treatment of Panic disorder

Tritine 20mg Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better, unless your doctor advises you to.

Gastrointestinal disturbance

Palpitations

Prolonged QT interval

Nervousness

Weakness

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Anxiety

Fatigue

Headache

Decreased libido

Blurred vision

Frequent urge to urinate

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tritine 20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tritine 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tritine 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Tritine 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Tritine 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tritine 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Tritine 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tritine 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Stahl SM, editor. Fluoxetine. In: Stahl’s Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 247-52.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 563-70.
Fluoxetine hydrochloride. Dublin, Ireland: Endo Ventures Limited; 2017 [revised 25 Jul. 2017]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Fluoxetine [Prescribing Information]. Espoo, Finland: Orion Pharmaceuticals; 2017. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from: View