FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Prozac) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Prozac

What are the Indications for FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PROZAC ¬Æ is 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 )]. PROZAC 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). PROZAC monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder or the treatment of treatment resistant depression. When using PROZAC and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Clinical Studies section of the package insert for Symbyax ¬Æ . PROZAC ¬Æ is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor indicated for: Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) ( 1 ) Acute and maintenance treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ( 1 ) Acute and maintenance treatment of Bulimia Nervosa ( 1 ) Acute treatment of Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia ( 1 ) PROZAC and olanzapine in combination for treatment of: Acute Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder ( 1 ) Treatment Resistant Depression ( 1 )

 

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