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fluoxetine hydrochloride

fluoxetine hydrochloride (FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 2
Pipeline programs 14
News articles 1
Drug details — fluoxetine hydrochloride

Quick answer

fluoxetine hydrochloride (FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN fluoxetine hydrochloride
Brand FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Serotonin transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Serotonin transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Fluoxetine Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Major Depressive Disorder
  2. INTENSIFY MDD Phase 3 · Disc Medicine · Major depressive disorder
  3. Autologous (self) mononuclear cells derived from umbilical cord blood Phase 2 · Regeneron Ireland Designated · Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  4. Fluoxetine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Depressive Disorder, Major
  5. Fluoxetine Phase 2 · First People's Hospital · Depression
  6. Fluoxetine (drug) Phase 2 · First People's Hospital · Hepatobiliary Malignancy
  7. Intervention A Fluoxetine Hydrochloride (HCl) Phase 2 · Adaptive Biotechnologies · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  8. Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy

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Frequently asked questions

What is fluoxetine hydrochloride?

fluoxetine hydrochloride (FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for fluoxetine hydrochloride?

FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for fluoxetine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of fluoxetine hydrochloride?

fluoxetine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.