PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Generic name: PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Apotex Corp.
| Brand name | PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Apotex Corp |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Paroxetine HCL CR is indicated in adults for the treatment of: Major depressive disorder (MDD) Panic disorder (PD) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Paroxetine HCL CR is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated in adults for the treatment of ( 1 ): Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Panic Disorder (PD) Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Swallow tablet whole; do not chew or crush. ( 2.1 ) Recommended starting and maximum daily dosage: ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) Indication Starting Dose Maximum Dose MDD 25 mg/day 62.5 mg/day PD 12.5 mg/day 75 mg/day SAD 12.5 mg/day 37.5 mg/day PMDD 12.5 mg/day 25 mg/day For PMDD, dose continuously or intermittently (luteal phase only). ( 2.3 ) If inadequate response to starting dosage, titrate in 12.5 mg per day increments once weekly. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) Elderly patients, patients with |
| Warnings | WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 )]. Paroxetine HCL CR is not approved for use in pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4 )]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full pres |
| Active ingredient(s) | PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=087ff0d3-1761-47ea-a8c1-7c4cb679af97 |