Therapeutic Classification: antidepressants
Pharmacologic Classification: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ssris
BEERS REMS
Absorption: Appears to be well absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: Extensively distributed throughout body tissues.
Protein Binding: 98%.
Half-Life: 24 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: chest pain, palpitations, QT interval prolongation, TORSADES DE POINTES
Derm: ↑sweating, hot flashes, rash
EENT: pharyngitis, rhinitis, tinnitus, visual abnormalities
Endo: diabetes, SIADH
F and E: ↑thirst, hyponatremia
GI: diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, abdominal pain, altered taste, anorexia, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, vomiting
GU: ↓libido, delayed/absent orgasm, ejaculatory delay/failure, erectile dysfunction, menstrual disorders, urinary disorders, urinary frequency
Hemat: BLEEDING
MS: back pain, myalgia
Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, tremor, agitation, anxiety, confusion, emotional lability, hypertonia, hypoesthesia, impaired concentration, manic reaction, nervousness, paresthesia, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, twitching, weakness, yawning
Misc: fever
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Lab Test Considerations:
NDC Code