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Fluoxetine

CHEBI:CHEBI_5118

Definition

A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-fluoxetine. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) for the treatment of depression (and the depressive phase of bipolar disorder), bullimia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C17H18F3NO
Molecular Mass
309.32610
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-((alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-p-tolyl)oxy)propylamine
  • (+-)-N-methyl-gamma-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)benzenepropanamine
  • fluoxetina
  • fluoxetine
  • fluoxetinum
  • Prozac
  • rac-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propan-1-amine

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

  • racemate

    CHEBI:60911

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  • t241442
  • t241582
  • t241619
  • t241626
  • t241809
  • t241844
  • t241891
  • t241929
  • t241931
  • t242115
  • t242204
  • t242253

Important Medical Information

⚕️ This information is sourced from ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest) database and is intended for educational purposes only.

  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Fluoxetine

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