Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Fluoxetine
Drug Class
Antidepressants
Chemical Class
Propylamine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N06AB03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Fluoxetine (HCl) is the prototype of antidepressant drug that selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake. Selective serotonin reuptake inhib...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Propylamine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group
Fluoxetine is the derivative of Fluoxetine (HCl). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Propylamine. It belongs to Amine uptake inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Fluoxetine (HCl) is 345.80.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 to 80 mg — 24 hourly
If inadequate response, increase the dose no more often than every month by 10-20 mg/kg/day to a maximum of 80 mg/day.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Severe renal failure
Important Warnings
Epilepsy, liver and renal impairment, cardiac disease
Side Effects
Alopeciaeuphoriachillschanges in blood sugarconfusiondiarrhoeadysphagiadyspneaflushinghaemorrhagehepatitishypotensionimpaired concentrationmalaiseneuroleptic malignant syndrome-like event
Drug Interactions
MAOls
tryptophan
lithium.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Caps, Soln Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 189.05
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 189.05 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 189.05
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Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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