OLANZAPINE AND FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Symbyax) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

OLANZAPINE AND FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for OLANZAPINE AND FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Symbyax

What are the Indications for OLANZAPINE AND FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMBYAX ¬Æ is indicated for the treatment of: Acute depressive episodes in Bipolar I Disorder [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Treatment resistant depression (Major Depressive Disorder in patient who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] . SYMBYAX ¬Æ combines olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic and fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, indicated for treatment of: Acute Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder ( 1 ) Treatment Resistant Depression ( 1 )

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