Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Fluoxetine; Generic name: FLUOXETINE; Manufacturer: Bryant Ranch Prepack.
| Brand name | Fluoxetine |
|---|---|
| Generic name | FLUOXETINE |
| Manufacturer | Bryant Ranch Prepack |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluoxetine tablets are indicated for the treatment of: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The efficacy of fluoxetine tablets in MDD was established in one 5-week trial, three 6-week trials, and one maintenance study in adults. The efficacy of fluoxetine tablets was also established in two 8- to 9-week trials in pediatric patients 8 to 18 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The efficacy of fluoxetine tablets in OCD was demonstrated in two 13-week trials in adults and one 13-week trial in pediatric patients 7 to 17 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Binge-eating and vomiting |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION This product is only available in a 60 mg dosage form. A 30 mg dose may be achieved with one-half of the scored tablet. Use of this product requires initial titration with another fluoxetine product according to the dosing guidelines indicated below. Use another fluoxetine product for initial doses of 10 to 20 mg/day or for doses other than 30 mg or 60 mg: Indication Adult Pediatric MDD (2.1) 20 mg/day in morning (initial dose) 20 mg/day (target dose) 80 mg/day (maxim |
| Warnings | WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 and older [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, m |
| Active ingredient(s) | FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=10293946-5a06-4c21-9f78-941be360b09b |