Rapiflux (Oral)
Generic name:fluoxetine (oral route) [ floo-OX-e-teen ]
Drug class:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 14, 2022.
Antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder. Closely monitor patients of all ages for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. When using fluoxetine hydrochloride and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Boxed Warning section of the package insert for fluoxetine hydrochloride/olanzapine .
Oral route(Solution)Antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). Closely monitor patients of all ages for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Fluoxetine oral solution is approved for use in pediatric patients with MDD and obsessive compulsive disorder .
Oral route(Tablet)Antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder. Closely monitor patients of all ages for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Fluoxetine hydrochloride oral tablets are not approved for use in pediatric patients .
The Rapiflux brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- PROzac
- PROzac Weekly
- Rapiflux
- Sarafem
- Selfemra
In Canada
- Phl-FLUoxetine
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Syrup
- Tablet
- Capsule
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antidepressant
Pharmacologic Class: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Uses for Rapiflux
Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and panic disorder. It is also used together with olanzapine to treat depression that is part of bipolar disorder and treatment resistant depression in patients who have received at least 2 previous treatments but did not work well.
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This medicine works by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Rapiflux
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care
