Biochem/physiol Actions

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

Fluoxetine hcl (hydrochloride) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and functions as an antidepressant. This drug works at presynaptic terminals where it prevents the reuptake of serotonin, resulting in the accumulation of serotonin in extracellular fluid at synapses.

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General description

Fluoxetine hydrochloride or fluoxetine hcl is a psychotropic agent and one of the initial members of the anti-depressant class of drugs known as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is the active ingredient of Prozac^®.

Legal Information

Prozac is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Co.

Packaging

5, 25 mg in glass bottle