Lilly-Fluoxetine 20 20 mg Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 January 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Major depressive episodes, bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dosage (summary)
20 mg/day for adults/elderly; 60 mg/day for bulimia; 20-60 mg/day for OCD.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy only if benefits outweigh risks; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Tamoxifen
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to fluoxetine
- Severe renal failure
- Concomitant use with MAOIs
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Diarrhoea
Counselling Points
- Monitor for worsening depression
- Avoid alcohol
- Report any distressing thoughts
Serious warnings
- Risk of suicidal thoughts
- Serotonin syndrome
- QT prolongation
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