Salipax Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fluoxetine HCl

Indications/Uses

Depression. Bulimia nervosa.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Depression 20 mg daily. Max: 80 mg daily. Bulimia nervosa 60 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Acute mania. Childn <18 yr.

Special Precautions

CV problems. Concomitant or w/in 14 days of MAOI therapy. Renal or hepatic impairment, epilepsy, DM. Patients on diuretics or vol-depleted. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, headache, nervousness, insomnia, unusual movements or tremor, anxiety, dizziness, GI disturbances, heavy sweating.

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Drug Interactions

MAOIs, St. John's wort, digoxin, warfarin, L-tryptophan, lithium, alcohol; imipramine, desipramine, risperidone, venlafaxine, haloperidol, clozapine, flecainide, propafenone; alprazolam, carbamazepine, diazepam, phenytoin.

MIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N06AB03 - fluoxetine ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Salipax cap 20 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Salipax

fluoxetine

Manufacturer:

Acino Switzerland

Distributor:

Mepharm