Brand Name(s): Prozac; Sarafem
CAS nº: 54910-89-3
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About Fluoxetine
This new site is dedicated exclusively to fluoxetine, also known as fluoxetine hydrochloride.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about fluoxetine, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is an antidepressant drug used medically in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and panic disorder.
Fluoxetine can also be used to treat many other conditions, such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is sold under the brand names Prozac®, Symbyax® (compounded with olanzapine), Sarafem®, Fontex® (Sweden), Foxetin® (Argentina), Ladose® (Greece), Fluctin® (Austria, Germany), Prodep® (India), Fludac® (India) and Lovan® (Australia). Fluoxetine was derived from diphenhydramine, which is an antihistamine found to inhibit reuptake of the neurotransmitter "serotonin".
Compared to other popular Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), fluoxetine has a strong energizing effect. This makes fluoxetine highly effective in treatment of clinical depression cases where symptoms like depressed mood and lack of energy exist. Although stimulating, it is also approved for a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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