Generic Name Brand Name Dosage Uses Side effect Nursing

Intervention
Fluoxetine HCl Adepssir Depression 20 mg Depression Dry mouth. GI Use antihistamines
daily taken in the Obsessive disturbances eg or topical
morning may be compulsive disorder nausea, vomiting, corticosteroids to
increased gradually Some eating dyspepsia, treat rashes or
up to 80 mg/day in 2 disorders constipation & pruritus.
divided doses if w/o Panic attack diarrhea. Anorexia & An increased risk of
clinical response wt loss. Neurological suicidal behavior has
after several wk. effects. Excessive been reported in
Bulimia nervosa 60 sweating, pruritus, children; data
mg daily. Obsessive- skin rashes & haven't confirmed
compulsive disorder urticaria. whether this is
Initially 20 mg daily, Angioedema & attributable to the
may be increased up anaphylactic shock. drug.
to 60 mg if w/o Hyponatremia Alert: Don't confuse
clinical response particularly in the fluoxetine with
after several wk. elderly. fluvoxamine or
Max: 80 mg once or Hyperprolactinemia, fluvastatin, or
bid. Premenstrual galactorrhea, Prozac with Proscar,
dysphoric disorder arthralgia & myalgia. Prilosec, or ProSom.
20 mg daily may be Chest pain & chills.
continued up to 6
month.

RYAN DEL PILAR