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.