Fluoxetine Capsules
Fluoxetine capsules for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It increases serotonin in the brain to regulate mood.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Fluoxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
Supply requirements for Fluoxetine Capsules depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Fluoxetine Capsules details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Obsessive-compulsive Disorder · Panic Disorder · Bulimia Nervosa
- Alternative names
- prozac
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- premature ejaculation
- Contraindications
- concurrent MAO inhibitor use; thioridazine use; pimozide use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anorexia; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24–72 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over eight years, adolescents, and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fluoxetine capsules for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It increases serotonin in the brain to regulate mood.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks presynaptic serotonin reuptake, sustaining neurotransmitter availability within critical mood-regulating synapses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor newborn for withdrawal. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
What you will receive
Fluoxetine Capsules is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Fluoxetine.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.