Sarafem

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Overview:

Sarafem
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Fluoxetine, an antidepressant agent belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), is used to treat depression, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress. According to the amines hypothesis, a functional decrease in the activity of amines, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, would result in depression; a functional increase of the activity of these amines would result in mood elevation. Fluoxetine's effects are thought to be associated with the inhibition of 5HT receptor, which leads to an increase of serotonin level. For the treatment of depression; Obsessive compulsive disorder; Bulimia nervosa

Mechanism Of Action:
Metabolized to norfluoxetine, fluoxetine is a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it blocks the reuptake of serotonin at the serotonin reuptake pump of the neuronal membrane, enhancing the actions of serotonin on 5HT1A autoreceptors. SSRIs bind with significantly less affinity to histamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine receptors than tricyclic antidepressant drugs.

News Articles on Fluoxetine

Generic Name: Fluoxetine, Fontex, Ladose, Sarafem, Solax, flouxetine  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Prozac (generic name: Fluoxetine; brand names include: Fontex / Ladose / Sarafem / Solax) is one of the world's most widely prescribed antidepressants; ... Pattaya Daily News

Don't take it personally  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Currently, there are three Food and Drug Administration-approved antidepressants for the treatment of PMDD: Sarafem, Paxil CR and Zoloft. ... University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily

Warner Chilcott Q3 Profit Soars On Licensing Deal Gains  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Sarafem's net sales were $4.2 million, up from $2.0 million in the year-ago quarter. Other non-product revenues for the quarter rose to $4.7 million from ... RTT News

Warner Chilcott buying P&G drug business for $3.1B  -  ‎Aug 24, 2009‎
Moisturel skin cleansers and therapeutic creams, Taclonex ointment for psoriasis and Sarafem for severe physical and emotional problems linked to the The Associated Press

Warner Chilcott Q2 Profit Up 66%; Lifts FY09 EPS Outlook - Update  -  ‎Aug 7, 2009‎
Loestrin 24 FE and Estrace cream, partially offset by net sales decline of other products, primarily Estrostep FE, Sarafem and Femhrt. RTT News

Malattie immaginarie  -  ‎Aug 6, 2009‎
Come il vecchio Prozac, antidepressivo di cui stava scadendo il brevetto quando le stesse pillole, tinte di violetto e chiamate Sarafem, sono state Il Manifesto (Abbonamento)

SOCIETA'. RaiTre: stasera documentario denuncia il business degli ...  -  ‎Aug 5, 2009‎
...magari il cui brevetto è in scadenza e occorre trovare un escamotage per rinnovarlo (è il caso del Prozac, tinto di viola e trasformato in Sarafem, ICN News

The Cheerios Charade  -  ‎Jun 23, 2009‎
But in the rush to legitimize more mental “illnesses� and administer mind-altering drugs to as many people as possible, Lilly opted for Sarafem, The New American

BUY CHEAP IMITREX ONLINE  -  ‎Jul 12, 2009‎
...escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Cleveland Indy Media

New Webcast Going for Gold to Educate on Importance of Healthy ...  -  ‎Jul 7, 2009‎
Some common SSRIs are Paxil(R) (paroxetine), Prozac(R)/Sarafem(R) (fluoxetine), and Zoloft(R) (sertraline). Some common SNRIs are Cymbalta(R) (duloxetine) Chiropractic Economics

FDA變更Sarafemã€?Mavikã€?Cordarone等藥物的安全說明  -  ‎Jun 24, 2009‎
Sarafem錠劑(Warner Chilcott Co, Incå…¬å?¸)的標籤已經在4月22日變更。 該局之å‰?曾經警告,5-hydroxytryptamineå?—體致效劑(triptans)併用SSRIs或SNRIs之病患的致命性 臺灣新浪網

Pharmaceutical Update  -  ‎Apr 8, 2009‎
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Sarafem (fluoxetine) by Eli Lilly and Co. for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). ADVANCE for Physician Assistants

The big phama plague: Malicious acts and propaganda  -  ‎Apr 3, 2009‎
The FDA even allowed Eli Lilly to be able to re-name and market Prozac (Sarafem) for two separate sets of disorders, a landmark decision that allowed the Examiner.com

You Are Not Crazy….Just Perimenopausal  -  ‎Mar 12, 2009‎
There are many medications such as Sarafem, Lexapro, Wellbutrin and Cymbalta that can help and often times it involves trial and error to find the right one EmpowHer

10-K: WARNER CHILCOTT LTD  -  ‎Feb 27, 2009‎
The growth delivered by these products was offset primarily by significant declines in ESTROSTEP FE and SARAFEM net sales due to generic competition and MarketWatch (press release)

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter and Year ...  -  ‎Feb 27, 2009‎
The growth delivered by these products was offset primarily by significant declines in SARAFEM and ESTROSTEP FE net sales due primarily to generic CNNMoney.com (press release)

Warner Chilcott Limited 2009 Financial Guidance Call Transcript  -  Jan 27, 2009
We expect our products OVCON 35, ESTROSTEP and Sarafem to continue to be impacted by generic competition in 2009. Our guidance does not take into Seeking Alpha,

Mylan: FDA OKs application for fluoxetine capsules  -  Nov 18, 2008
...s Sarafem Pulvules capsules, Mylan said in a statement. The capsules generated $19.2 million in sales for the 12 months ending Sept. 30. CNNMoney.com

Mylan wins FDA approval for fluoxetine capsules  -  Nov 20, 2008
Fluoxetine capsules, indicated for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder are the generic version of Eli Lilly's Sarafem Pulvules capsules. Trading Markets (press release),

Mylan receives FDA approval for Fluoxetine capsules  -  Nov 18, 2008
Fluoxetine Capsules, indicated for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are the generic version of Eli Lilly's Sarafem(R) Pulvules(R) News-Medical.net,

FDA Approves Mylan Drug Application For Generic Sarafem  -  Nov 18, 2008
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. unit, for its generic version of Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) Sarafem Pulvules Capsules, Trading Markets (press release),

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter Ended ...  -  Nov 10, 2008
The growth delivered by these products was offset primarily by significant declines in ESTROSTEP FE and SARAFEM net sales due to generic competition. istockAnalyst.com (press release),

Warner Chilcott Limited Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript  -  Nov 10, 2008
We had to overcome sales decline for several of our products to face share of competition specifically Estrostep, OVCON, Sarafem and Dovonex solution which Seeking Alpha,

Le Scandale des antidépresseurs  -  Oct 30, 2008
Le Prozac, quand il a commencé à rapporter moins, a changé de nom et s’est appelé le Sarafem. Il a aussi changé d’indications. L’antidépresseur Wellbutrim a Come4News,

다국ì ?社 제네릭 ë°©ì–´ 수단ë?„ ‘가지가지’  -  Oct 14, 2008
...‘사�펨(Sarafem)’�란 �름으로 월경통��란 새로운 ����다, 분�색 칼�마케팅� 통해 새로운 약� 것처럼 �장했다는 것. 게다가 환�들� 기존 ‘푸로작’� 약업신문,

Olympic Games Gold Medalist Nikki Stone Joins Chronic Pain Experts ...  -  Jul 24, 2008
Some common SSRIs are Paxil® (paroxetine), Prozac®/Sarafem® (fluoxetine), and Zoloft® (sertraline). Some common SNRIs are Cymbalta® (duloxetine) and Market Wire (press release)

Long-Term Investor  -  Jul 3, 2008
Teva has also won approval to produce generic versions of Eli Lilly's (LLY) Sarafem Pulvules (a treatment for a severe form of premenstrual syndrome), Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

Teva says receives approval of Generic Sarafem Pulvules for ...  -  May 21, 2008
Teva said Fluoxetine Capsules are the AB-rated generic equivalent of Eli Lilly's Sarafem Pulvules, and are indicated for the treatment of premenstrual RTT News,

Teva Granted Approval for Fluoxetine Capsules  -  May 22, 2008
Teva's Fluoxetine capsules are the AB-rated generic equivalent of Eli Lilly's Sarafem Pulvules, and are indicated for the treatment of premenstrual RedOrbit,

Regulators uphold one Viread patent; CEO says Stada not up for bid;  -  May 21, 2008
...fluoxetine capsules; it plans to ship immediately to take advantage of its 180-day exclusivity for the product, which is a copy of Eli Lilly's Sarafem. FiercePharma,

Prescribing Ritalin for Toddlers  -  May 30, 2008
...there was a little lass of about nine years who consistently wore a face longer than Mr. Ed's. Curious about this poster child for Sarafem, I asked, John Birch Society,

Israel`s Q1 GDP Growth Surpasses Estimates  -  May 28, 2008
Last week the FDA approved Teva's fluoxetine capsules, a generic version of Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY - News)'s premenstrual treatment, Sarafem Pulvules. Israel e News,

Business news in brief  -  May 23, 2008
...s Sarafem Pulvules, used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition affecting 3 percent to 8 percent of women of reproductive age in the United Philadelphia Inquirer,

Market Report -- In Play (TEVA)  -  May 21, 2008
Teva Pharm announces approval of generic Sarafem Pulvules Co announced that the FDA has granted final approval for the Co's Abbreviated New Drug Application MSN Money

Warner Chilcott Limited Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript  -  May 9, 2008
In addition, we also anticipate generic competition for SARAFEM, beginning in the second quarter of 2008. The guidance does not include the impact to Seeking Alpha,

Beyond Advertising: The Pharmaceutical Industry's Hidden Marketing ...  -  Feb 21, 2008
The rebranding of Prozac, pharma giant Eli Lilly's top-selling antidepressant, as Sarafem illustrates the process. Sarafem and Prozac are chemically Center for Media and Democracy,

Prozac, used by 40m people, does not work say scientists  -  Feb 25, 2008
Although the patent lapsed in 2001, fluoxetine continues to make the company money - it is now the active ingredient in Sarafem, a pill sold by Lilly for Guardian Unlimited,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Sarafem is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms:
Animex-On; Deprex; Eufor; Fluctin; Fluoxeren; Fluoxetina [Inn-Spanish]; Fluoxetina [Spanish]; Fluoxetine; Fluoxetine Hcl; Fluoxetine Hydrochloride; Fluoxetine Hydrochloride: Adofen; Fluoxetinum [Inn-Latin]; Fluval; Fontex; Foxetin; HSDB 6633; Portal; Prozac; Prozac Weekly; Pulvules; Reneuron; Sarafem

Drug Category:
Sarafem is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antidepressants, Second-Generation; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs); ATC:N06AB03

Dosage Forms:
CAPSULE; LIQUID; SOLUTION

Absorption:
72%

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-propan-1-amine





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