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FLUOXETINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
54910-89-3
CAS number
C17H18F3NO
formula, see observation
OBS

The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

OBS

Active ingredient sold under the name Prozac.

OBS

Chemical formula: C17H18F3NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
54910-89-3
CAS number
C17H18F3NO
formula, see observation
OBS

Le premier inhibiteur de la capture de sérotonine à haute spécificité. Il est utilisé comme antidépresseur et est souvent mieux toléré que les antidépresseurs traditionnels.

OBS

Principe actif commercialisé sous le nom de Prozac.

OBS

Formule chimique : C17H18F3NO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
54910-89-3
CAS number
C17H18F3NO
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C17H18F3NO

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