FLUOXETINE- fluoxetine hydrochloride capsule

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Lake Erie Medical DBA Quality Care Products LLC

INN (International Name):

FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition:

FLUOXETINE 20 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Fluoxetine capsules 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)] . Fluoxetine capsules 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 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 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 capsules a

Product summary:

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 10 mg* are opaque green cap/opaque green body, size ‘3’ hard gelatin capsule filled with white to off-white granular powder and imprinted with ‘E’ on opaque green cap and ‘88’ on opaque green body with black ink. Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg* are opaque green cap/opaque off white body, size ‘3’ hard gelatin capsule filled with white to off-white granular powder and imprinted with ‘E’ on opaque green cap and ‘91’ on opaque off white body with black ink. Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 40 mg* are opaque green cap/opaque orange body, size ‘2’ hard gelatin capsule filled with white to off-white granular powder and imprinted with ‘E’ on opaque green cap and ‘92’ on opaque orange body with black ink. *Fluoxetine base equivalent. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Patient Information leaflet

FLUOXETINE- FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE
Lake Erie Medical DBA Quality Care Products LLC
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Fluoxetine Capsules, USP
Read the Medication Guide that comes with fluoxetine capsules 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
capsules?
Fluoxetine capsules and other antidepressant medicines may cause
serious side effects, including:
1. Suicidal thoughts or actions:
•
Fluoxetine capsules 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.
•
Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important
causes of suicidal thoughts or
actions.
•
Watch for these changes and call your healthcare provider right away
if you notice:
•
New or sudden changes in mood, behavior, actions, thoughts, or
feelings, especially if severe.
•
Pay particular attention to such changes when fluoxetine capsules is
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:
•
attempts to commit suicide
•
acting on dangerous impulses
•
acting aggressive or violent
•
thoughts about suicide or dying
•
new or worse depression
•
new or worse anxiety or panic attacks
•
feeling agitated, restless, angry or irritable
•
trouble sleeping
•
an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you
•
other unusual changes in behavior or mood
Call yo

Summary of Product characteristics

FLUOXETINE- FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE
LAKE ERIE MEDICAL DBA QUALITY CARE PRODUCTS LLC
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
FLUOXETINE SAFELY AND
EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR FLUOXETINE CAPSULES.
FLUOXETINE CAPSULES, USP FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1987
WARNING: SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS
_SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._
INCREASED RISK OF SUICIDAL THINKING AND BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN,
ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG
ADULTS TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS FOR MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD) AND
OTHER
PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS (5.1).
_WHEN USING FLUOXETINE AND OLANZAPINE IN COMBINATION, ALSO REFER TO
BOXED WARNING_
_SECTION OF THE PACKAGE INSERT FOR SYMBYAX._
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Use in Patients with Concomitant Illness, Acute Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
(5.10) 06/2011
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Fluoxetine capsules are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
indicated for:
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)
_Fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination _for:
Acute treatment of Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I
Disorder in adults (1.5)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
INDICATION
ADULT
PEDIATRIC
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
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Panic Disorder (2.4)
10 mg/day (initial dose)
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Depressive Episodes
Associated with Bipolar I
Disorder
(2.5)
Oral in combination with olanzapine: 5 mg of
oral
olanzapine and 20 mg of fluoxetine once daily
(initial dose)
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Consider tapering the dose of f