1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Fluoxetine capsules, USP is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor indicated for:
Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adult and pediatric patients aged 8 to 18 years (1.1)
Acute and maintenance treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adult and pediatric patients aged 7 to 17 years (1.2)
Acute and maintenance treatment of Bulimia Nervosa in adult patients (1.3)
Acute treatment of Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia, in adult patients (1.4)
for:
Fluoxetine capsules, USP and olanzapine in combination
Acute treatment of Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder in adults (1.5)
1.1 Major Depressive Disorder
Fluoxetine capsules, USP are indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in adult patients and in pediatric patients aged 8 to18 years
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Clinical Studies (14.1)
The usefulness of the drug in adult and pediatric patients receiving fluoxetine for extended periods, should periodically be re-evaluated .
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Dosage and Administration (2.1)
1.2 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Fluoxetine capsules, USP are indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in adult patients and in pediatric patients aged 7 to 17 years with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
[see ].
Clinical Studies (14.2)
The effectiveness of fluoxetine capsules, USP in long-term use, i.e., for more than 13 weeks, has not been systematically evaluated in placebo-controlled trials. Therefore, the physician who elects to use fluoxetine capsules, USP for extended periods, should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient ].
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Dosage and Administration (2.2)
1.3 Bulimia Nervosa
Fluoxetine capsules, USP are indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in adult patients with moderate to severe Bulimia Nervosa
[see ].
Clinical Studies (14.3)
The physician who elects to use fluoxetine capsules, USP for extended periods should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient .
[see ]
Dosage and Administration (2.3)
1.4 Panic Disorder
Fluoxetine capsules, USP are indicated for the acute treatment of Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia, in adult patients .
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Clinical Studies (14.4)
The effectiveness of fluoxetine capsules, USP in long-term use, i.e., for more than 12 weeks, has not been established in placebo-controlled trials. Therefore, the physician who elects to use fluoxetine capsules, USP for extended periods, should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient .
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Dosage and Administration (2.4)
1.5 Fluoxetine Capsules, USP and Olanzapine in Combination: Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder
.
When using fluoxetine capsules, USP
and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Clinical Studies section of the package insert for olanzapine and fluoxetine hydrochloride capsule
s.
Fluoxetine capsules, USP and olanzapine in combination are indicated for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder in adult patients.
Fluoxetine capsules, USP monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder.