Flintrocin Syrup (Fluoxetine HCl) by Life Pharmaceutical Company
Drug Category: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation/ Antidepressants, Second-Generation
Indication: Labeled indication include: major depressive disorder (MDD), moderate to severe bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, and combination treatment with olanzapine for treatment-resistant or bipolar I depression. Unlabeled indications include: selective mutism, mild dementia-associated agitation in nonpsychotic patients, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, chronic neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and Raynaud’s phenomenon.
Composition:
Each 5ml contains:
- Fluoxetine HCl…………………..…20mg
Pharmacological Action:
- Fluoxetine: Metabolized to norfluoxetine, fluoxetine is a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it blocks the reuptake of serotonin at the serotonin reuptake pump of the neuronal membrane, enhancing the actions of serotonin on 5HT1A autoreceptors. SSRIs bind with significantly less affinity to histamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine receptors than tricyclic antidepressant drugs.
Presentation:
- Amber Glass Bottle
- Syrup in High Density Polyethylene Bottle