FLUOXETINE hydrochloride, eq. 20mg base, caps.

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2.3 - Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
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24.2.1 - Medicines for depressive disorders
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24.3 - Medicines for anxiety disorders
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FLUOXETINE

Therapeutic Action

Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Indications

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Instructions for use

Precautions for Use

Avoid in breastfeeding women: Prefer sertraline (or paroxetine) instead.

Avoid combination with:

  • alcohol: risk of drowsiness
  • aspirin and NSAIDs: risk of bleeding
  • serotonergic medicines (other SSRI, tricyclic antidepressants): risk of serotonin syndrome

Monitor combination with risperidone (increased plasma concentration) and medicines which lower the seizure threshold (antipsychotics, mefloquine, etc.).

Storage

​Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight