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) |