fluoxetine
| Uses | • depression • obsessive compulsive disorders • panic disorders • bulimia nervosa |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Drug interactions • thioridazine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • nausea • anxiety • insomnia • agitation • anorexia • tremor • somnolence |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 10mg; 20-40mg once daily |
| Monitoring | • liver function tests • complete blood count • renal function tests • screen for gastrointestinal bleeding |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |