Fluoxetine Hydrochloride

Fluoxetine is indicated for both acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bulimia nervosa; however, it is only indicated for acute treatment of panic disorder independent of whether agoraphobia is present. Fluoxetine may also be used in combination with olanzapine to treat depression related to Bipolar I Disorder, and treatment resistant depression. Fluoxetine is additionally indicated for the treatment of female patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Chemical Name: (3RS)-N-Methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propan-1-amine hydrochloride.
Benzenepropanamine, N-methyl-γ-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-, hydrochloride, (±).
(±)-N-Methyl-3-phenyl-3-[(α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl)oxy]propylamine, hydrochloride.

BP2020 & USP43