FLUOXETINE- fluoxetine tablet, film coated

País: Estados Unidos

Idioma: inglés

Fuente: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Ingredientes activos:

FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: I9W7N6B1KJ) (FLUOXETINE - UNII:01K63SUP8D)

Disponible desde:

Lake Erie Medical DBA Quality Care Products LLC

Designación común internacional (DCI):

FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composición:

FLUOXETINE 10 mg

Vía de administración:

ORAL

tipo de receta:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

indicaciones terapéuticas:

Fluoxetine is 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) ]. Fluoxetine is 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 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 for extended periods should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Fluoxetine is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of bin

Resumen del producto:

Fluoxetine tablets USP, 10 mg are available as blue, oval shaped, film-coated tablets, plain on one side and debossed “7188” and scored on the other side and debossed “9” (scoring) “3”. They are available in bottles of 30 (NDC 0093-7188-56) and 1000 (NDC 0093-7188-10). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Estado de Autorización:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Información para el usuario

FLUOXETINE- FLUOXETINE TABLET, FILM COATED
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MEDICATION GUIDE
FLUOXETINE (floo-OX-e-teen) TABLETS USP
Read the Medication Guide that comes with fluoxetine tablets before
you start taking them and each time
you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide
does not take the place of talking
to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
Talk with your healthcare provider
if there is something you do not understand or want to learn more
about.
What is the most important information I should know about fluoxetine
tablets?
Fluoxetine tablets and other antidepressant medicines may cause
serious side effects, including:
1. Suicidal thoughts or actions:
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Fluoxetine tablets and other antidepressant medicines may increase
suicidal thoughts or actions in
some children, teenagers, or young adults within the first few months
of treatment or when the dose
is changed.
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Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important
causes of suicidal thoughts or
actions.
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Watch for these changes and call your healthcare provider right away
if you notice:
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New or sudden changes in mood, behavior, actions, thoughts, or
feelings, especially if severe.
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Pay particular attention to such changes when fluoxetine tablets are
started or when the dose
is changed.
Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider and call
between visits if you are worried about
symptoms.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the
following symptoms, or call 911 if an
emergency, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
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attempts to commit suicide
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acting on dangerous impulses
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acting aggressive or violent
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thoughts about suicide or dying
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new or worse depression
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new or worse anxiety or panic attacks
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feeling agitated, restless, angry or irritable
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trouble sleeping
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an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you
•
other unusual changes in behavior or moo

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FLUOXETINE- FLUOXETINE TABLET, FILM COATED
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
FLUOXETINE TABLETS SAFELY AND
EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR FLUOXETINE TABLETS.
FLUOXETINE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1987
WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS
_SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._
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_WHEN USING FLUOXETINE AND OLANZAPINE IN COMBINATION, ALSO REFER TO
BOXED WARNING SECTION OF THE PACKAGE INSERT FOR_
_SYMBYAX ._
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor indicated for:
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
INDIC ATIO N
ADULT
PE DIATRIC
MDD (2.1)
20 mg/day in am (initial dose)
10 to 20 mg/day (initial dose)
OCD (2.2)
20 mg/day in am (initial dose)
10 mg/day (initial dose)
Bulimia Nervosa (2.3)
60 mg/day in am
Panic Disorder (2.4)
10 mg/day (initial dose)
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DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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INCREASED RISK OF SUICIDAL THINKING AND BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN,
ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS TAKING
ANTIDEPRESSANTS (5.1).
MONITOR FOR WORSENING AND EMERGENCE OF SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS
(5.1).
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Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in
adult and pediatric patients aged 8 to 18
years (1.1)
Acute and maintenance treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
in adult and pediatric patients aged 7 to
17 years (1.2)
Acute and maintenance treatment of Bulimia Nervosa in adult patients
(1.3)
Acute treatment of Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia, in
adult patients (1.4)
A lower or less frequent dosage should be used in patients with
hepatic impairment, the elderly, and for patients with
concurrent disease or on multiple concomitant medications (2.7)
Tablets: 10 mg (3)
Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat
psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within
5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine. Do