Generic name: fluoxetine (oral route) [ floo-OX-e-teen ]
Drug class:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 14, 2022.
Antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder. Closely monitor patients of all ages for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. When using fluoxetine hydrochloride and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Boxed Warning section of the package insert for fluoxetine hydrochloride/olanzapine .
Oral route(Solution)Antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). Closely monitor patients of all ages for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Fluoxetine oral solution is approved for use in pediatric patients with MDD and obsessive compulsive disorder .
Oral route(Tablet)Antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder. Closely monitor patients of all ages for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Fluoxetine hydrochloride oral tablets are not approved for use in pediatric patients .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- PROzac
- PROzac Weekly
- Rapiflux
- Sarafem
- Selfemra
In Canada
- Phl-FLUoxetine
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Syrup
- Tablet
- Capsule
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antidepressant
Pharmacologic Class: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Uses for Phl-Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and panic disorder. It is also used together with olanzapine to treat depression that is part of bipolar disorder and treatment resist
