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Fluoxetine - Drug Toxicity


Latest prescription information about Fluoxetine. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

Drug Name : Fluoxetine

Indication :


Fluoxetine is a nontricyclic antidepressant.

Physiology :


Fluoxetine is a new antidepressant that is a potent, selective inhibitor of serotonin reuptake.

Normal Values :


100-800 ng/mL (289-2314 nmol/L)

Critical Values :


> 2000 ng/mL (> 5784 nmol/L)

Test Method :


High performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), Gas chromatography(GC).

Side effects :


The drug is considered to have less toxicity. Some of the common side effects include abnormal dreams , nervousness, nausea , dry mouth, sore throat , drowsiness, weakness , loss of appetite , weight loss , changes in sex drive or ability and excessive sweating.
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