Fluoxetine

DRUG DESCRIPTION:

SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor).

 

FORM:

1.25 mg, 1.5 mg and 2 mg chews.

10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg pills.

2 mg, 2.5 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg and 5 mg capsules.

10 mg/ml and 50 mg/ml liquid.

 

INDICATIONS:

Aggressive behavior, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, defecation / urination outside of the litter box.

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

All allergies to fluoxetine, combined administration with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

 

RECOMMENDED MONTORING:

Depends upon clinical effectiveness and side effects (appetite).

 

INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICATION:

Buspirone, cyproheptadine, diazepam, diuretics, insulin, isoniazide, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, AINS, pentazocine, phenytoine, propranolol, metoprolol, tramadol, tricyclic anti-depressants, trazadone and warfarin.

 

STORAGE:

Store at room temperature, away from the light.

 

WARNING:

Use with precaution for diabetes, liver problems and epilepsy.