Chemical Information:

• Chemical Name: Fluoxetine Hydrochloride

• Molecular Formula: C_17H_18F_3NO · HCl

• Molecular Weight: 345.79 g/mol

• IUPAC Name: (RS)-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propan-1-amine      hydrochloride

• Chemical Structure: 

Pharmacological Actions:

• Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor  (SSRI)

• Mechanism of Action: Fluoxetine functions primarily by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) in the brain. By blocking the serotonin transporter (SERT), it increases the level of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, thereby enhancing neurotransmission and mood regulation.

• Therapeutic Uses: Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is commonly used to treat a variety of conditions including major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.  It may also be used off-label for conditions like premenstrual dysphoric  disorder (PMDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).