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edgemont pharmaceuticals, llc - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 60 mg - fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of: the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see dosage and administration (2.6) and warnings and precautions (5.2)] . starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration ( 2.7 ) and warnings and precautions (5.2 )] . the use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with the following: pimozide and thioridazine prolong the qt interval. fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of cyp2d6. fluoxetine can also prolong the qt interval. pregnancy category c —fluoxetine should be used during pregnancy

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almatica pharma inc. - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 60 mg - fluoxetine tablets are indicated for the treatment of: the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see dosage and administration (2.6) and warnings and precautions (5.2)] . starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration ( 2.7) and warnings and precautions (5.2)] . the use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with the following: pimozide and thioridazine prolong the qt interval. fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of cyp2d6. fluoxetine can also prolong the qt interval. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure

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remedyrepack inc. - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 40 mg - fluoxetine capsules, usp are indicated for the treatment of: - acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies ( 14.1)]. - acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies ( 14.2)]. - acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa [see clinical studies ( 14.3)]. - acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see clinical studies ( 14.4)]. fluoxetine capsules, usp and olanzapine in combination is indicated for the treatment of: - acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. - treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in patients, who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode). fluoxetine capsules, usp monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associ

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mylan pharmaceuticals inc. - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 10 mg - fluoxetine capsules, usp are indicated for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd). the efficacy of fluoxetine in the treatment of pmdd was established in three placebo-controlled trials (see clinical trials). the essential features of pmdd, according to the dsm-iv, include markedly depressed mood, anxiety or tension, affective lability, and persistent anger or irritability. other features include decreased interest in usual activities, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, change in appetite or sleep, and feeling out of control. physical symptoms associated with pmdd include breast tenderness, headache, joint and muscle pain, bloating, and weight gain. these symptoms occur regularly during the luteal phase and remit within a few days following onset of menses; the disturbance markedly interferes with work or school or with usual social activities and relationships with others. in making the diagnosis, care should be taken to rule out other cyclical mood disorders that may be exacerbated b

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directrx - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 40 mg - - 1.1 major depressive disorder fluoxetine capsules, usp are indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adult patients and in pediatric patients aged 8 to 18 years [see clinical studies (14.1)]. the usefulness of the drug in adult and pediatric patients receiving fluoxetine for extended periods, should periodically be re-evaluated [see dosage and administration (2.1)]. 1.2 obsessive compulsive disorder fluoxetine capsules, usp are indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in adult patients and in pediatric patients aged 7 to 17 years with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies (14.2)]. the effectiveness of fluoxetine capsules, usp in long-term use, i.e., for more than 13 weeks, has not been systematically evaluated in placebo-controlled trials. therefore, the physician who elects to use fluoxetine capsules, usp for extended periods, should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the i

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ncs healthcare of ky, inc dba vangard labs - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 10 mg - major depressive disorder fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. adult the efficacy of fluoxetine was established in 5- and 6-week trials with depressed adult and geriatric outpatients (≥18 years of age) whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the dsm-iii (currently dsm-iv) category of major depressive disorder (see clinical trials ). a major depressive episode (dsm-iv) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation. the effects of fluoxetine in hospitalized depressed patients have not been adequately studi

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teva pharmaceuticals usa, inc. - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 40 mg - fluoxetine capsules are indicated for the treatment of: - acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies (14.1)] . - acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies (14.2)]. - acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa [see clinical studies (14.3)] . - acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see clinical studies (14.4)]. fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination are indicated for the treatment of: - acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. - treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in patients, who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode). fluoxetine capsules monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder or the treatment of treatment resistant depression. when using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax® . when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the contraindications section of the package insert for symbyax. the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see dosage and administration (2.9) and warnings and precautions (5.2)] . starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration (2.10) and warnings and precautions (5.2)] . the use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with the following: - pimozide [see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions (7.7, 7.8)] - thioridazine [see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions (7.7, 7.8)] pimozide and thioridazine prolong the qt interval. fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of cyp2d6. fluoxetine can also prolong the qt interval. when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the use in specific populations section of the package insert for symbyax. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/. risk summary based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.7) and clinical considerations] . available data from published epidemiologic studies and postmarketing reports over several decades have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. some studies have reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations; however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship (see data) . there are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn) (see data) and poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), including fluoxetine, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . in rats and rabbits treated with fluoxetine during the period of organogenesis, there was no evidence of developmental effects at doses up to 1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. however, in other reproductive studies in rats, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths early after birth occurred at doses that are 1.5 times (during gestation) and 0.97 time (during gestation and lactation) the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the us general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. this finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. maternal adverse reactions use of fluoxetine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.7 )] . fetal/neonatal adverse reactions neonates exposed to fluoxetine and other ssri or snris late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremors, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these findings are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or possibly a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions ( 5.2 )] . data human data - it has been shown that ssris (including fluoxetine) can cross the placenta. published epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to fluoxetine have not established an increased risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, and other adverse developmental outcomes. several publications reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations in children with in utero exposure to fluoxetine. however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship. methodologic limitations of these observational studies include possible exposure and outcome misclassification, lack of adequate controls, adjustment for confounders and confirmatory studies. however, these studies cannot definitely establish or exclude any drug-associated risk during pregnancy. exposure to ssris, particularly later in pregnancy, may have an increased risk for pphn. pphn occurs in 1-2 per 1000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. animal data - in embryofetal development studies in rats and rabbits, there was no evidence of malformations or developmental variations following administration of fluoxetine at doses up to 12.5 and 15 mg/kg/day, respectively (1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the mrhd of 60 mg given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis) throughout organogenesis. however, in rat reproduction studies, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths during the first 7 days postpartum occurred following maternal exposure to 12 mg/kg/day (1.5 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis) during gestation or 7.5 mg/kg/day (0.97 time the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis) during gestation and lactation. there was no evidence of developmental neurotoxicity in the surviving offspring of rats treated with 12 mg/kg/day during gestation. the no-effect dose for rat pup mortality was 5 mg/kg/day (0.65 time the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis). risk summary data from published literature report the presence of fluoxetine and norfluoxetine in human milk (see data) . there are reports of agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight gain in infants exposed to fluoxetine through breast milk (see clinical considerations) . there are no data on the effect of fluoxetine or its metabolites on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for fluoxetine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from fluoxetine or the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to fluoxetine should be monitored for agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight gain. data a study of 19 nursing mothers on fluoxetine with daily doses of 10-60 mg showed that fluoxetine was detectable in 30% of nursing infant sera (range: 1 to 84 ng/ml) whereas norfluoxetine was found in 85% (range: <1 to 265 ng/ml). use of fluoxetine in children - the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder was demonstrated in two 8- to 9-week placebo-controlled clinical trials with 315 pediatric outpatients ages 8 to ≤18 [see clinical studies (14.1)] . the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of ocd was demonstrated in one 13-week placebo-controlled clinical trial with 103 pediatric outpatients ages 7 to <18 [see clinical studies (14.2)] . the safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <8 years of age in major depressive disorder and <7 years of age in ocd have not been established. fluoxetine pharmacokinetics were evaluated in 21 pediatric patients (ages 6 to ≤18) with major depressive disorder or ocd [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the acute adverse reaction profiles observed in the 3 studies (n=418 randomized; 228 fluoxetine-treated, 190 placebo-treated) were generally similar to that observed in adult studies with fluoxetine. the longer-term adverse reaction profile observed in the 19-week major depressive disorder study (n=219 randomized; 109 fluoxetine-treated, 110 placebo-treated) was also similar to that observed in adult trials with fluoxetine [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . manic reaction, including mania and hypomania, was reported in 6 (1 mania, 5 hypomania) out of 228 (2.6%) fluoxetine-treated patients and in 0 out of 190 (0%) placebo-treated patients. mania/hypomania led to the discontinuation of 4 (1.8%) fluoxetine-treated patients from the acute phases of the 3 studies combined. consequently, regular monitoring for the occurrence of mania/hypomania is recommended. as with other ssris, decreased weight gain has been observed in association with the use of fluoxetine in children and adolescent patients. after 19 weeks of treatment in a clinical trial, pediatric subjects treated with fluoxetine gained an average of 1.1 cm less in height and 1.1 kg less in weight than subjects treated with placebo. in addition, fluoxetine treatment was associated with a decrease in alkaline phosphatase levels. the safety of fluoxetine treatment for pediatric patients has not been systematically assessed for chronic treatment longer than several months in duration. in particular, there are no studies that directly evaluate the longer-term effects of fluoxetine on the growth, development and maturation of children and adolescent patients. therefore, height and weight should be monitored periodically in pediatric patients receiving fluoxetine [see warnings and precautions (5.6)] . fluoxetine is approved for use in pediatric patients with mdd and ocd [see box warning and warnings and precautions (5.1)] . anyone considering the use of fluoxetine in a child or adolescent must balance the potential risks with the clinical need. animal data  - significant toxicity on muscle tissue, neurobehavior, reproductive organs, and bone development has been observed following exposure of juvenile rats to fluoxetine from weaning through maturity. oral administration of fluoxetine to rats from weaning postnatal day 21 through adulthood day 90 at 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day was associated with testicular degeneration and necrosis, epididymal vacuolation and hypospermia (at 30 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma exposures [auc] approximately 5-10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), increased serum levels of creatine kinase (at auc as low as 1-2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), skeletal muscle degeneration and necrosis, decreased femur length/growth and body weight gain (at auc 5-10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day). the high dose of 30 mg/kg/day exceeded a maximum tolerated dose. when animals were evaluated after a drug-free period (up to 11 weeks after cessation of dosing), fluoxetine was associated with neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased reactivity at auc as low as approximately 0.1-0.2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd and learning deficit at the high dose), and reproductive functional impairment (decreased mating at all doses and impaired fertility at the high dose). in addition, the testicular and epididymal microscopic lesions and decreased sperm concentrations found in high dose group were also observed, indicating that the drug effects on reproductive organs are irreversible. the reversibility of fluoxetine-induced muscle damage was not assessed. these fluoxetine toxicities in juvenile rats have not been observed in adult animals. plasma exposures (auc) to fluoxetine in juvenile rats receiving 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day doses in this study are approximately 0.1-0.2, 1-2, and 5-10 times, respectively, the average exposure in pediatric patients receiving the mrhd of 20 mg/day. rat exposures to the major metabolite, norfluoxetine, are approximately 0.3-0.8, 1-8, and 3-20 times, respectively, the pediatric exposure at the mrhd. a specific effect on bone development was reported in juvenile mice administered fluoxetine by the intraperitoneal route to 4 week old mice for 4 weeks at doses 0.5 and 2 times the oral mrhd of 20 mg/day on mg/m2 basis. there was a decrease in bone mineralization and density at both doses, but the overall growth (body weight gain or femur length) was not affected. use of fluoxetine in combination with olanzapine in children and adolescents: safety and efficacy of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients 10 to 17 years of age have been established for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. safety and effectiveness of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients less than 10 years of age have not been established. us fluoxetine clinical trials included 687 patients ≥65 years of age and 93 patients ≥75 years of age. the efficacy in geriatric patients has been established [see clinical studies (14.1)] . for pharmacokinetic information in geriatric patients, [see clinical pharmacology (12.4)] . no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. snris and ssris, including fluoxetine, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions (5.9)] . clinical studies of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination did not include sufficient numbers of patients ≥65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. in subjects with cirrhosis of the liver, the clearances of fluoxetine and its active metabolite, norfluoxetine, were decreased, thus increasing the elimination half-lives of these substances. a lower or less frequent dose of fluoxetine should be used in patients with cirrhosis. caution is advised when using fluoxetine in patients with diseases or conditions that could affect its metabolism [see dosage and administration (2.7) and clinical pharmacology (12.4)]. fluoxetine has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the premarketing clinical experience with fluoxetine did not reveal any tendency for a withdrawal syndrome or any drug seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, healthcare providers should carefully evaluate patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of fluoxetine (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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legacy pharmaceutical packaging, llc - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 10 mg - fluoxetine capsules are indicated for the treatment of: - acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies (14.1)] . - acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies (14.2)]. - acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa [see clinical studies (14.3)] . - acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see clinical studies (14.4)]. fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination are indicated for the treatment of: - acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. - treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in patients, who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode). fluoxetine capsules monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder or the treatment of treatment resistant depression. when using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax®. when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the contraindications section of the package insert for symbyax. the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [ see dosage and administration (2.9) and warnings and precautions (5.2)]. starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [ see dosage and administration (2.10) and warnings and precautions (5.2)]. the use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with the following: - pimozide [ see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions ( 7.7, 7.8)] - thioridazine [ see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions ( 7.7, 7.8 ) ] pimozide and thioridazine prolong the qt interval. fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of cyp2d6. fluoxetine can also prolong the qt interval. when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the use in specific populations section of the package insert for symbyax. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-researchprograms/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/. risk summary available data from published epidemiologic studies and postmarketing reports over several decades have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. some studies have reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations; however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship ( see data ). there are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn) (see data) and poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), including fluoxetine, during pregnancy ( see clinical considerations ). in rats and rabbits treated with fluoxetine during the period of organogenesis, there was no evidence of developmental effects at doses up to 1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. however, in other reproductive studies in rats, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths early after birth occurred at doses that are 1.5 times (during gestation) and 0.97 time (during gestation and lactation) the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the us general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. this finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions neonates exposed to fluoxetine and other ssri or snris late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremors, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these findings are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or possibly a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [ see warnings and precautions (5.2) ]. data human data — it has been shown that ssris (including fluoxetine) can cross the placenta. published epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to fluoxetine have not established an increased risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, and other adverse developmental outcomes. several publications reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations in children with in utero exposure to fluoxetine. however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship. methodologic limitations of these observational studies include possible exposure and outcome misclassification, lack of adequate controls, adjustment for confounders and confirmatory studies. however, these studies cannot definitely establish or exclude any drug-associated risk during pregnancy. exposure to ssris, particularly later in pregnancy, may have an increased risk for pphn. pphn occurs in 1 to 2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. animal data — in embryofetal development studies in rats and rabbits, there was no evidence of malformations or developmental variations following administration of fluoxetine at doses up to 12.5 and 15 mg/kg/day, respectively (1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the mrhd of 60 mg given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis) throughout organogenesis. however, in rat reproduction studies, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths during the first 7 days postpartum occurred following maternal exposure to 12 mg/kg/day (1.5 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis) during gestation or 7.5 mg/kg/day (0.97 time the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis) during gestation and lactation. there was no evidence of developmental neurotoxicity in the surviving offspring of rats treated with 12 mg/kg/day during gestation. the no- effect dose for rat pup mortality was 5 mg/kg/day (0.65 time the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis). risk summary data from published literature report the presence of fluoxetine and norfluoxetine in human milk ( see data ). there are reports of agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight gain in infants exposed to fluoxetine through breast milk ( see clinical considerations ). there are no data on the effect of fluoxetine or its metabolites on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for fluoxetine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from fluoxetine or the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to fluoxetine should be monitored for agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight gain. data a study of 19 nursing mothers on fluoxetine with daily doses of 10-60 mg showed that fluoxetine was detectable in 30% of nursing infant sera (range: 1 to 84 ng/ml) whereas norfluoxetine was found in 85% (range: <1 to 265 ng/ml). use of fluoxetine in children — the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder was demonstrated in two 8 to 9 week placebo-controlled clinical trials with 315 pediatric outpatients ages 8 to ≤ 18 [ see clinical studies ( 14.1)]. the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of ocd was demonstrated in one 13 week placebo-controlled clinical trial with 103 pediatric outpatients ages 7 to < 18 [ see clinical studies ( 14.2)]. the safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients < 8 years of age in major depressive disorder and < 7 years of age in ocd have not been established. fluoxetine pharmacokinetics were evaluated in 21 pediatric patients (ages 6 to ≤ 18) with major depressive disorder or ocd [ see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3)]. the acute adverse reaction profiles observed in the 3 studies (n = 418 randomized; 228 fluoxetine-treated, 190 placebo-treated) were generally similar to that observed in adult studies with fluoxetine. the longer-term adverse reaction profile observed in the 19 week major depressive disorder study (n = 219 randomized; 109 fluoxetine-treated, 110 placebo-treated) was also similar to that observed in adult trials with fluoxetine [ see adverse reactions ( 6.1)]. manic reaction, including mania and hypomania, was reported in 6 (1 mania, 5 hypomania) out of 228 (2.6%) fluoxetine-treated patients and in 0 out of 190 (0%) placebo-treated patients. mania/hypomania led to the discontinuation of 4 (1.8%) fluoxetine-treated patients from the acute phases of the 3 studies combined. consequently, regular monitoring for the occurrence of mania/hypomania is recommended. as with other ssris, decreased weight gain has been observed in association with the use of fluoxetine in children and adolescent patients. after 19 weeks of treatment in a clinical trial, pediatric subjects treated with fluoxetine gained an average of 1.1 cm less in height and 1.1 kg less in weight than subjects treated with placebo. in addition, fluoxetine treatment was associated with a decrease in alkaline phosphatase levels. the safety of fluoxetine treatment for pediatric patients has not been systematically assessed for chronic treatment longer than several months in duration. in particular, there are no studies that directly evaluate the longer-term effects of fluoxetine on the growth, development and maturation of children and adolescent patients. therefore, height and weight should be monitored periodically in pediatric patients receiving fluoxetine [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.6)]. fluoxetine is approved for use in pediatric patients with mdd and ocd [ see box warning and warnings and precautions ( 5.1)]. anyone considering the use of fluoxetine in a child or adolescent must balance the potential risks with the clinical need. animal data - significant toxicity on muscle tissue, neurobehavior, reproductive organs, and bone development has been observed following exposure of juvenile rats to fluoxetine from weaning through maturity. oral administration of fluoxetine to rats from weaning postnatal day 21 through adulthood day 90 at 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day was associated with testicular degeneration and necrosis, epididymal vacuolation and hypospermia (at 30 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma exposures [auc] approximately 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), increased serum levels of creatine kinase (at auc as low as 1 to 2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), skeletal muscle degeneration and necrosis, decreased femur length/growth and body weight gain (at auc 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day). the high dose of 30 mg/kg/day exceeded a maximum tolerated dose. when animals were evaluated after a drug-free period (up to 11 weeks after cessation of dosing), fluoxetine was associated with neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased reactivity at auc as low as approximately 0.1 to 0.2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd and learning deficit at the high dose), and reproductive functional impairment (decreased mating at all doses and impaired fertility at the high dose). in addition, the testicular and epididymal microscopic lesions and decreased sperm concentrations found in high dose group were also observed, indicating that the drug effects on reproductive organs are irreversible. the reversibility of fluoxetine-induced muscle damage was not assessed. these fluoxetine toxicities in juvenile rats have not been observed in adult animals. plasma exposures (auc) to fluoxetine in juvenile rats receiving 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day doses in this study are approximately 0.1 to 0.2, 1 to 2, and 5 to 10 times, respectively, the average exposure in pediatric patients receiving the mrhd of 20 mg/day. rat exposures to the major metabolite, norfluoxetine, are approximately 0.3 to 0.8, 1 to 8, and 3 to 20 times, respectively, the pediatric exposure at the mrhd. a specific effect on bone development was reported in juvenile mice administered fluoxetine by the intraperitoneal route to 4 week old mice for 4 weeks at doses 0.5 and 2 times the oral mrhd of 20 mg/day on mg/m2 basis. there was a decrease in bone mineralization and density at both doses, but the overall growth (body weight gain or femur length) was not affected. safety and effectiveness of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients less than 10 years of age have not been established. use of fluoxetine in combination with olanzapine in children and adolescents: safety and efficacy of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients 10 to 17 years of age have been established for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. safety and effectiveness of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients less than 10 years of age have not been established. u.s. fluoxetine clinical trials included 687 patients ≥ 65 years of age and 93 patients ≥ 75 years of age. the efficacy in geriatric patients has been established [ see clinical studies ( 14.1)]. for pharmacokinetic information in geriatric patients, [ see clinical pharmacology ( 12.4)]. no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. snris and ssris, including fluoxetine, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.9) ] . clinical studies of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination did not include sufficient numbers of patients ≥ 65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. in subjects with cirrhosis of the liver, the clearances of fluoxetine and its active metabolite, norfluoxetine, were decreased, thus increasing the elimination half-lives of these substances. a lower or less frequent dose of fluoxetine should be used in patients with cirrhosis. caution is advised when using fluoxetine in patients with diseases or conditions that could affect its metabolism [ see dosage and administration ( 2.7) and clinical pharmacology ( 12.4)]. fluoxetine has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the premarketing clinical experience with fluoxetine did not reveal any tendency for a withdrawal syndrome or any drug seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, healthcare providers should carefully evaluate patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of fluoxetine (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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avkare - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 40 mg - fluoxetine capsules are indicated for the treatment of: - acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies (14.1)]. - acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies (14.2)]. - acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa [see clinical studies (14.3)]. - acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see clinical studies (14.4)]. fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination are indicated for the treatment of: - acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. fluoxetine capsules monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. when using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax ® . when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the contraindications section of the package insert for symbyax. the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see dosage and administration (2.9) and warnings and precautions (5.2)]. starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration (2.10) and warnings and precautions (5.2)]. the use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with the following: - pimozide [see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions (7.7, 7.8)] - thioridazine [see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions (7.7, 7.8)] - pimozide and thioridazine prolong the qt interval. fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of cyp2d6. fluoxetine can also prolong the qt interval. when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the use in specific populations section of the package insert for symbyax. pregnancy category c — fluoxetine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcome regardless of drug exposure. treatment of pregnant women during the first trimester — there are no adequate and well-controlled clinical studies on the use of fluoxetine in pregnant women. results of a number of published epidemiological studies assessing the risk of fluoxetine exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy have demonstrated inconsistent results. more than 10 cohort studies and case-control studies failed to demonstrate an increased risk for congenital malformations overall. however, one prospective cohort study conducted by the european network of teratology information services reported an increased risk of cardiovascular malformations in infants born to women (n = 253) exposed to fluoxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy compared to infants of women (n = 1359) who were not exposed to fluoxetine. there was no specific pattern of cardiovascular malformations. overall, however, a causal relationship has not been established. nonteratogenic effects — neonates exposed to fluoxetine and other ssris or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (snris), late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these features are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or, possibly, a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2)]. infants exposed to ssris in pregnancy may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1 to 2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. several recent epidemiological studies suggest a positive statistical association between ssri use (including fluoxetine) in pregnancy and pphn. other studies do not show a significant statistical association. physicians should also note the results of a prospective longitudinal study of 201 pregnant women with a history of major depression, who were either on antidepressants or had received antidepressants less than 12 weeks prior to their last menstrual period, and were in remission. women who discontinued antidepressant medication during pregnancy showed a significant increase in relapse of their major depression compared to those women who remained on antidepressant medication throughout pregnancy. when treating a pregnant woman with fluoxetine, the physician should carefully consider both the potential risks of taking an ssri, along with the established benefits of treating depression with an antidepressant. the decision can only be made on a case by case basis [see dosage and administration (2.7)]. animal data — in embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, there was no evidence of teratogenicity following administration of fluoxetine at doses up to 12.5 and 15 mg/kg/day, respectively (1.5 and 3.6 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 80 mg on a mg/m 2 basis) throughout organogenesis. however, in rat reproduction studies, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths during the first 7 days postpartum occurred following maternal exposure to 12 mg/kg/day (1.5 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis) during gestation or 7.5 mg/kg/day (0.9 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis) during gestation and lactation. there was no evidence of developmental neurotoxicity in the surviving offspring of rats treated with 12 mg/kg/day during gestation. the no-effect dose for rat pup mortality was 5 mg/kg/day (0.6 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis). the effect of fluoxetine on labor and delivery in humans is unknown. however, because fluoxetine crosses the placenta and because of the possibility that fluoxetine may have adverse effects on the newborn, fluoxetine should be used during labor and delivery only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. because fluoxetine is excreted in human milk, nursing while on fluoxetine is not recommended. in one breast-milk sample, the concentration of fluoxetine plus norfluoxetine was 70.4 ng/ml. the concentration in the mother’s plasma was 295 ng/ml. no adverse effects on the infant were reported. in another case, an infant nursed by a mother on fluoxetine developed crying, sleep disturbance, vomiting, and watery stools. the infant’s plasma drug levels were 340 ng/ml of fluoxetine and 208 ng/ml of norfluoxetine on the second day of feeding. use of fluoxetine in children — the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder was demonstrated in two 8 to 9 week placebo-controlled clinical trials with 315 pediatric outpatients ages 8 to ≤ 18 [see clinical studies (14.1)]. the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of ocd was demonstrated in one 13 week placebo-controlled clinical trial with 103 pediatric outpatients ages 7 to < 18 [see clinical studies (14.2)]. the safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients < 8 years of age in major depressive disorder and < 7 years of age in ocd have not been established. fluoxetine pharmacokinetics were evaluated in 21 pediatric patients (ages 6 to ≤ 18) with major depressive disorder or ocd [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. the acute adverse reaction profiles observed in the 3 studies (n = 418 randomized; 228 fluoxetine-treated, 190 placebo-treated) were generally similar to that observed in adult studies with fluoxetine. the longer-term adverse reaction profile observed in the 19 week major depressive disorder study (n = 219 randomized; 109 fluoxetine-treated, 110 placebo-treated) was also similar to that observed in adult trials with fluoxetine [see adverse reactions (6.1)]. manic reaction, including mania and hypomania, was reported in 6 (1 mania, 5 hypomania) out of 228 (2.6%) fluoxetine-treated patients and in 0 out of 190 (0%) placebo-treated patients. mania/hypomania led to the discontinuation of 4 (1.8%) fluoxetine-treated patients from the acute phases of the 3 studies combined. consequently, regular monitoring for the occurrence of mania/hypomania is recommended. as with other ssris, decreased weight gain has been observed in association with the use of fluoxetine in children and adolescent patients. after 19 weeks of treatment in a clinical trial, pediatric subjects treated with fluoxetine gained an average of 1.1 cm less in height and 1.1 kg less in weight than subjects treated with placebo. in addition, fluoxetine treatment was associated with a decrease in alkaline phosphatase levels. the safety of fluoxetine treatment for pediatric patients has not been systematically assessed for chronic treatment longer than several months in duration. in particular, there are no studies that directly evaluate the longer-term effects of fluoxetine on the growth, development and maturation of children and adolescent patients. therefore, height and weight should be monitored periodically in pediatric patients receiving fluoxetine [see warnings and precautions (5.6)]. fluoxetine is approved for use in pediatric patients with mdd and ocd [see box warning and warnings and precautions (5.1)]. anyone considering the use of fluoxetine in a child or adolescent must balance the potential risks with the clinical need. animal data — significant toxicity on muscle tissue, neurobehavior, reproductive organs, and bone development has been observed following exposure of juvenile rats to fluoxetine from weaning through maturity. oral administration of fluoxetine to rats from weaning postnatal day 21 through adulthood day 90 at 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day was associated with testicular degeneration and necrosis, epididymal vacuolation and hypospermia (at 30 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma exposures [auc] approximately 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), increased serum levels of creatine kinase (at auc as low as 1 to 2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), skeletal muscle degeneration and necrosis, decreased femur length/growth and body weight gain (at auc 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day). the high dose of 30 mg/kg/day exceeded a maximum tolerated dose. when animals were evaluated after a drug-free period (up to 11 weeks after cessation of dosing), fluoxetine was associated with neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased reactivity at auc as low as approximately 0.1 to 0.2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd and learning deficit at the high dose), and reproductive functional impairment (decreased mating at all doses and impaired fertility at the high dose). in addition, the testicular and epididymal microscopic lesions and decreased sperm concentrations found in high dose group were also observed, indicating that the drug effects on reproductive organs are irreversible. the reversibility of fluoxetine-induced muscle damage was not assessed. these fluoxetine toxicities in juvenile rats have not been observed in adult animals. plasma exposures (auc) to fluoxetine in juvenile rats receiving 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day doses in this study are approximately 0.1 to 0.2, 1 to 2, and 5 to 10 times, respectively, the average exposure in pediatric patients receiving the mrhd of 20 mg/day. rat exposures to the major metabolite, norfluoxetine, are approximately 0.3 to 0.8, 1 to 8, and 3 to 20 times, respectively, the pediatric exposure at the mrhd. a specific effect on bone development was reported in juvenile mice administered fluoxetine by the intraperitoneal route to 4 week old mice for 4 weeks at doses 0.5 and 2 times the oral mrhd of 20 mg/day on mg/m 2 basis. there was a decrease in bone mineralization and density at both doses, but the overall growth (body weight gain or femur length) was not affected. use of fluoxetine in combination with olanzapine in children and adolescents: safety and efficacy of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients 10 to 17 years of age have been established for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. safety and effectiveness of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients less than 10 years of age have not been established. u.s. fluoxetine clinical trials included 687 patients ≥ 65 years of age and 93 patients ≥ 75 years of age. the efficacy in geriatric patients has been established [see clinical studies (14.1)]. for pharmacokinetic information in geriatric patients, [see clinical pharmacology (12.4)]. no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. snris and ssris, including fluoxetine, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions (5.9)]. clinical studies of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination did not include sufficient numbers of patients ≥ 65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. in subjects with cirrhosis of the liver, the clearances of fluoxetine and its active metabolite, norfluoxetine, were decreased, thus increasing the elimination half-lives of these substances. a lower or less frequent dose of fluoxetine should be used in patients with cirrhosis. caution is advised when using fluoxetine in patients with diseases or conditions that could affect its metabolism [see dosage and administration (2.7) and clinical pharmacology (12.4)]. fluoxetine has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the premarketing clinical experience with fluoxetine did not reveal any tendency for a withdrawal syndrome or any drug seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, physicians should carefully evaluate patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of fluoxetine (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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avkare - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 10 mg - fluoxetine capsules are indicated for the treatment of: - acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies ( 14.1)] . - acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies ( 14.2)]. - acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa [see clinical studies ( 14.3)] . - acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see clinical studies ( 14.4)]. fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination are indicated for the treatment of: - acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. fluoxetine capsules monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. when using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax ® . when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the contraindications section of the package insert for symbyax. the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [ see dosage and administration ( 2.9 ) and warnings and precautions ( 5.2 )]. starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [ see dosage and administration ( 2.10) and warnings and precautions ( 5.2 )]. the use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with the following: - pimozide [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.11) and drug interactions ( 7.7 , 7.8 )] - thioridazine [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.11) and drug interactions ( 7.7 , 7.8) ] pimozide and thioridazine prolong the qt interval. fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of cyp2d6. fluoxetine can also prolong the qt interval. when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the use in specific populations section of the package insert for symbyax. pregnancy category c — fluoxetine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcome regardless of drug exposure. treatment of pregnant women during the first trimester — there are no adequate and well-controlled clinical studies on the use of fluoxetine in pregnant women. results of a number of published epidemiological studies assessing the risk of fluoxetine exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy have demonstrated inconsistent results. more than 10 cohort studies and case-control studies failed to demonstrate an increased risk for congenital malformations overall. however, one prospective cohort study conducted by the european network of teratology information services reported an increased risk of cardiovascular malformations in infants born to women (n = 253) exposed to fluoxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy compared to infants of women (n = 1359) who were not exposed to fluoxetine. there was no specific pattern of cardiovascular malformations. overall, however, a causal relationship has not been established. nonteratogenic effects — neonates exposed to fluoxetine and other ssris or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (snris), late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these features are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or, possibly, a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.2 )]. infants exposed to ssris in pregnancy may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1 to 2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. several recent epidemiological studies suggest a positive statistical association between ssri use (including fluoxetine) in pregnancy and pphn. other studies do not show a significant statistical association. physicians should also note the results of a prospective longitudinal study of 201 pregnant women with a history of major depression, who were either on antidepressants or had received antidepressants less than 12 weeks prior to their last menstrual period, and were in remission. women who discontinued antidepressant medication during pregnancy showed a significant increase in relapse of their major depression compared to those women who remained on antidepressant medication throughout pregnancy. when treating a pregnant woman with fluoxetine, the physician should carefully consider both the potential risks of taking an ssri, along with the established benefits of treating depression with an antidepressant. the decision can only be made on a case by case basis [see dosage and administration ( 2.7)]. animal data — in embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, there was no evidence of teratogenicity following administration of fluoxetine at doses up to 12.5 and 15 mg/kg/day, respectively (1.5 and 3.6 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 80 mg on a mg/m 2 basis) throughout organogenesis. however, in rat reproduction studies, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths during the first 7 days postpartum occurred following maternal exposure to 12 mg/kg/day (1.5 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis) during gestation or 7.5 mg/kg/day (0.9 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis) during gestation and lactation. there was no evidence of developmental neurotoxicity in the surviving offspring of rats treated with 12 mg/kg/day during gestation. the no-effect dose for rat pup mortality was 5 mg/kg/day (0.6 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis). the effect of fluoxetine on labor and delivery in humans is unknown. however, because fluoxetine crosses the placenta and because of the possibility that fluoxetine may have adverse effects on the newborn, fluoxetine should be used during labor and delivery only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. because fluoxetine is excreted in human milk, nursing while on fluoxetine is not recommended. in one breast-milk sample, the concentration of fluoxetine plus norfluoxetine was 70.4 ng/ml. the concentration in the mother’s plasma was 295.0 ng/ml. no adverse effects on the infant were reported. in another case, an infant nursed by a mother on fluoxetine developed crying, sleep disturbance, vomiting, and watery stools. the infant’s plasma drug levels were 340 ng/ml of fluoxetine and 208 ng/ml of norfluoxetine on the second day of feeding. use of fluoxetine in children — the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder was demonstrated in two 8- to 9-week placebo-controlled clinical trials with 315 pediatric outpatients ages 8 to ≤18 [ see clinical studies ( 14.1) ] . the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of ocd was demonstrated in one 13-week placebo-controlled clinical trial with 103 pediatric outpatients ages 7 to <18 [ see clinical studies ( 14.2) ] . the safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <8 years of age in major depressive disorder and <7 years of age in ocd have not been established. fluoxetine pharmacokinetics were evaluated in 21 pediatric patients (ages 6 to ≤18) with major depressive disorder or ocd [ see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ] . the acute adverse reaction profiles observed in the 3 studies (n=418 randomized; 228 fluoxetine-treated, 190 placebo-treated) were generally similar to that observed in adult studies with fluoxetine. the longer-term adverse reaction profile observed in the 19-week major depressive disorder study (n=219 randomized; 109 fluoxetine-treated, 110 placebo-treated) was also similar to that observed in adult trials with fluoxetine [ see adverse reactions ( 6.1) ] . manic reaction, including mania and hypomania, was reported in 6 (1 mania, 5 hypomania) out of 228 (2.6%) fluoxetine-treated patients and in 0 out of 190 (0%) placebo-treated patients. mania/hypomania led to the discontinuation of 4 (1.8%) fluoxetine-treated patients from the acute phases of the 3 studies combined. consequently, regular monitoring for the occurrence of mania/hypomania is recommended. as with other ssris, decreased weight gain has been observed in association with the use of fluoxetine in children and adolescent patients. after 19 weeks of treatment in a clinical trial, pediatric subjects treated with fluoxetine gained an average of 1.1 cm less in height and 1.1 kg less in weight than subjects treated with placebo. in addition, fluoxetine treatment was associated with a decrease in alkaline phosphatase levels. the safety of fluoxetine treatment for pediatric patients has not been systematically assessed for chronic treatment longer than several months in duration. in particular, there are no studies that directly evaluate the longer-term effects of fluoxetine on the growth, development and maturation of children and adolescent patients. therefore, height and weight should be monitored periodically in pediatric patients receiving fluoxetine [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.6) ]. fluoxetine is approved for use in pediatric patients with mdd and ocd [ see box warning and warnings and precautions ( 5.1) ] . anyone considering the use of fluoxetine in a child or adolescent must balance the potential risks with the clinical need. animal data - significant toxicity on muscle tissue, neurobehavior, reproductive organs, and bone development has been observed following exposure of juvenile rats to fluoxetine from weaning through maturity. oral administration of fluoxetine to rats from weaning postnatal day 21 through adulthood day 90 at 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day was associated with testicular degeneration and necrosis, epididymal vacuolation and hypospermia (at 30 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma exposures [auc] approximately 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), increased serum levels of creatine kinase (at auc as low as 1 to 2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), skeletal muscle degeneration and necrosis, decreased femur length/growth and body weight gain (at auc 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day). the high dose of 30 mg/kg/day exceeded a maximum tolerated dose. when animals were evaluated after a drug-free period (up to 11 weeks after cessation of dosing), fluoxetine was associated with neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased reactivity at auc as low as approximately 0.1 to 0.2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd and learning deficit at the high dose), and reproductive functional impairment (decreased mating at all doses and impaired fertility at the high dose). in addition, the testicular and epididymal microscopic lesions and decreased sperm concentrations found in high dose group were also observed, indicating that the drug effects on reproductive organs are irreversible. the reversibility of fluoxetine-induced muscle damage was not assessed. these fluoxetine toxicities in juvenile rats have not been observed in adult animals. plasma exposures (auc) to fluoxetine in juvenile rats receiving 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day doses in this study are approximately 0.1 to 0.2, 1 to 2, and 5 to 10 times, respectively, the average exposure in pediatric patients receiving the mrhd of 20 mg/day. rat exposures to the major metabolite, norfluoxetine, are approximately 0.3 to 0.8, 1 to 8, and 3 to 20 times, respectively, the pediatric exposure at the mrhd. a specific effect on bone development was reported in juvenile mice administered fluoxetine by the intraperitoneal route to 4 week old mice for 4 weeks at doses 0.5 and 2 times the oral mrhd of 20 mg/day on mg/m 2 basis. there was a decrease in bone mineralization and density at both doses, but the overall growth (body weight gain or femur length) was not affected. use of fluoxetine in combination with olanzapine in children and adolescents: safety and efficacy of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients 10 to 17 years of age have been established for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. safety and effectiveness of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients less than 10 years of age have not been established. u.s. fluoxetine clinical trials included 687 patients ≥65 years of age and 93 patients ≥75 years of age. the efficacy in geriatric patients has been established [ see clinical studies ( 14.1) ] . for pharmacokinetic information in geriatric patients, [ see clinical pharmacology ( 12.4) ] . no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. snris and ssris, including fluoxetine, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.9) ] . clinical studies of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination did not include sufficient numbers of patients ≥65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. in subjects with cirrhosis of the liver, the clearances of fluoxetine and its active metabolite, norfluoxetine, were decreased, thus increasing the elimination half-lives of these substances. a lower or less frequent dose of fluoxetine should be used in patients with cirrhosis. caution is advised when using fluoxetine in patients with diseases or conditions that could affect its metabolism [ see dosage and administration ( 2.7) and clinical pharmacology ( 12.4) ] . fluoxetine has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the premarketing clinical experience with fluoxetine did not reveal any tendency for a withdrawal syndrome or any drug seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, physicians should carefully evaluate patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of fluoxetine (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior).