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fluoxetine hydrochloride

fluoxetine hydrochloride

5.2
A medicine that treats depression and some anxiety by changing chemicals in the brain
  • noun
  • /fluˈoʊksɪtiːn haɪˈdrɒklɔːraɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fluoxetina hidrocloruro
  • Doctors often prescribe fluoxetine hydrochloride for major depressive disorder.

Examples

  • Many doctors prescribe fluoxetine hydrochloride to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

  • Many patients find fluoxetine hydrochloride effective for anxiety relief.

  • Before switching medications, consult your physician if you are taking fluoxetine hydrochloride.

  • Many doctors prescribe fluoxetine hydrochloride to patients suffering from major depressive disorder.

  • Side effects should be discussed before starting fluoxetine hydrochloride treatment.

  • Before starting treatment, discuss any potential side effects of fluoxetine hydrochloride with your doctor.

  • Patients should consult their healthcare provider if they have questions about taking fluoxetine hydrochloride.

Synonyms

Prozac
vsfluoxetine hydrochloride
  • Specialized
103 4.1

A medicine that helps reduce depression and anxiety by changing brain chemicals

is the nonbrand chemical form used across various medical conditions
fluoxetine
vsfluoxetine hydrochloride
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A medicine used to treat depression and some anxiety by changing chemicals in the brain

is the specific salt form used medically for more conditions including anxiety disorders
Sarafem
vsfluoxetine hydrochloride
9.4

A brand name for the medicine fluoxetine used to treat depression and severe premenstrual symptoms

is the broader medical form used for depression, anxiety, and other conditions

Surface Forms

fluoxetine hydrochloride singular
fluoxetine hydrochlorides plural

Morphology

fluoxetine + hydrochloride

The phrase combines the drug name 'fluoxetine' with the chemical descriptor 'hydrochloride' to indicate the hydrochloride salt form of that medication, so its meaning is directly compositional rather than idiomatic. If a learner knows both constituents, they can infer it refers to the medication (an SSRI) in its hydrochloride salt form; this is a standard pharmaceutical naming pattern and therefore transparent.

Etymology

Fluoxetine hydrochloride is made of the drug name fluoxetine and the chemical part hydrochloride. Think of hydrochloride as a little 'coat' that helps the drug travel in the body, so fluoxetine hydrochloride refers to the antidepressant medicine used for 'depression' and 'anxiety'.