Paroxetine



Paroxetine





(pah rox’ a teen)


Paroxetine Hydrochloride

Apo-Paroxetine (CAN), CO Paroxetine (CAN), Gen-Paroxetine (CAN), Novo-Paroxetine (CAN), Paxil, Paxil CRDNC, ratio-Paroxetine (CAN)


Paroxetine Mesylate

Brisdelle, Pexeva

PREGNANCY CATEGORY D


Drug Classes

Antidepressant

SSRI



Therapeutic Actions

Potentiates serotonergic activity in the CNS, resulting in antidepressant effect.


Indications



  • Treatment of major depressive disorder


  • Treatment of OCD


  • Treatment of panic disorders


  • Treatment of social anxiety disorder (social phobia)


  • Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder


  • Treatment of PTSD


  • Treatment of PMDD


  • NEW INDICATION: Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause


  • Unlabeled uses: Diabetic neuropathy, traumatic brain injury, pruritus, stuttering; smoking cessation; prevention of migraines, IBS, nocturnal enuresis, insomnia



Available Forms

Tablets—10, 20, 30, 40 mg; CR tabletsDNC—12.5, 25, 37.5 mg; capsules—75 mg; suspension—10 mg/5 mL


Dosages

Adults

Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Paroxetine

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