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 5HT_1A autoreceptors. SSRIs bind with significantly less affinity to histamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine receptors than tricyclic antidepressant drugs.

News Articles on Fluoxetine

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,

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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,

Indevus Pharmaceuticals Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2008 ...  -  07 Feb 2008
During the quarter, the Company also recognized $0.6 million from sales of DELATESTRYL(R), and $0.4 million from royalties for Sarafem. CNNMoney.com

In response to a New England Journal of Medicine article published ...  -  Jan 18, 2008
Sarafem(R) is a registered trademark of Warner Chilcott, Inc. Cymbalta is approved to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and Earthtimes,

Warner Chilcott Issues 2008 Outlook  -  Jan 28, 2008
...solution in the first quarter of 2008, and for premenstrual dysphoric disorder treatment Sarafem in the second quarter of 2008, the company said. Houston Chronicle,

Warner Chilcott Announces 2008 Financial Guidance  -  Jan 28, 2008
...(1) Our 2008 guidance assumes generic competition for DOVONEX solution in 1Q08 and SARAFEM in 2Q08. Our 2008 guidance does not account for the impact of any CNNMoney.com

Warner Chilcott Sees FY08 EPS Above Wall Street View - Update [WCRX]  -  Jan 28, 2008
The company said 2008 guidance assumes generic competition for DOVONEX solution in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and SARAFEM in second quarter of fiscal RTT News,

Hearing set for former NP pharmacist  -  Nov 20, 2007
According to the documents obtained from the HHS, Kenny supplied his wife Pat Sarafem and Norvasc from the pharmacy without a prescription for three years. North Platte Bulletin,

A Pill for Every Mood: An Interview with Christopher Lane  -  Dec 10, 2007
What Eli Lilly did, incidentally, after the code was created, was simply to repackage Prozac as Sarafem. As one of the people involved in the new marketing Bookslut,

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter Ended ...  -  Nov 9, 2007
107.4 109.6 TACLONEX 33.1 19.7 97.3 37.7 DORYX 29.2 24.6 84.2 75.3 Total Dermatology 94.3 80.2 288.9 222.6 PMDD SARAFEM 10.2 8.4 28.5 28.3 Other product CNNMoney.com

Period makeovers: Fixes for heavy bleeding, cramps, PMS  -  Sep 25, 2007
Antidepressants (Paxil, Prozac, Sarafem, and Zoloft, to name a few) can relieve severe symptoms. The new twist is that you don't have to take one daily CNN

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter Ended ...  -  Aug 10, 2007
Sales of SARAFEM, our product used to treat symptoms of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), declined $0.2 million or 1.6% in the quarter ended June 30, CNNMoney.com

Photosensitive medicines listed  -  Aug 23, 2007
...clomipramine (Anafranil); desipramine (Norpramin); doxepin (Sinequan); escitalopram (Lexapro); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); fluvoxamine (Luvox); Biloxi Sun Herald,

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Indevus Pharmaceuticals Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 ...  -  May 9, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...initial payment from Novexel, SA for aminocandin, $0.4 million from the Company's copromotion of VANTAS, and $0.3 million in royalties for Sarafem(R).

Antidepressants linked to suicide risk in young adults  -  May 5, 2007
Food Consumer,Remeron (mirtazapine), Sarafem (fluoxetine HCl), Seroquel (quetiapine), Sinequan (doxepin), Surmontil (trimipramine), Symbyax (olanzapine/fluoxetine),

FDA - all antidepressants need new warning labels  -  May 3, 2007
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Baldness Drug Interferes with Prostate Cancer Test Levels  -  Apr 13, 2007
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Prime Time Pushers  -  Apr 19, 2007
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Do Legalized Drug Pushers Influence TeenScreen?  -  Jan 9, 2007
OpEdNews,Now the exact same drug is marketed under a new name, "Sarafem", to treat women with PMDD. Their slogan became, "Think it's PMS? It could be PMDD.

Winter solstice  -  Dec 18, 2006
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Medication can be used as an alternative or addition to light therapy. Your doctor may prescribe Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac, Sarafem or Effexor.

Indevus Buyout of Valera to Grow Earnings  -  Dec 18, 2006
Seeking Alpha,Indevus receives royalties from Lilly (LLY) for Sarafem, prescribed to treat symptoms associated with pre-mentrual syndrome, and copromotes (with Espirit)

Tricare, Medicare issues at forefront of defense bill  Nov 2, 2006
...to the third tier as follows: Anzamet, Seasonale, Ovacon-35, Ovacon-50, Estrostep FEG, Lyrica,Cmbatla, Lexapro, Paxil CR, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem, Wellbutin XL ... -The Dolphin, Mylan says given tentative FDA approval for Fluoxetine capsules  Aug 30, 2006
...said it received tentative regulatory approval for its generic version of Eli Lilly and Co.'s (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Sarafem Pulvules capsules for ... -Reuters

Mylan Gets Tentative OK for Fluoxetine  Aug 30, 2006
...— Generic drug maker Mylan Laboratories Inc. said Wednesday it received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration on its version of Sarafem. ... -Houston Chronicle

Mylan gets tentative OK for Fluoxetine  Aug 30, 2006
Laboratories Inc. said Wednesday it received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration on its version of Sarafem. The ... -Euro2day

Mylan gets tentative OK for depression treatment  Aug 31, 2006
...said it received tentative regulatory approval for its generic version of Eli Lilly and Co.'s Sarafem Pulvules capsules for the treatment of premenstrual ... -Charlotte Business Journal

Mylan Laboratories Receives Tentative FDA Approval For ANDA For ...  Aug 30, 2006
These capsules are AB-rated generic version of Eli Lilly and Co's Sarafem Pulvules capsules. For the twelve-month period ended June ... -Trading Markets

Pennsylvania business news in brief  Aug 31, 2006
...said it has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to market Fluoxetine, a generic version of Eli Lilly & Co.'s Sarafem. ... -Centre Daily Times

Mylan Announces Tentative Approval for Fluoxetine Capsules, USP  Aug 30, 2006
They are the AB-rated generic version of Eli Lilly and Company's Sarafem(TM) Pulvules(R) Capsules, which had annual US sales of approximately $52 million for ... -Finanzen.net

$50 million Vioxx award tossed out  Aug 30, 2006
...has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Fluoxetine, the generic form of Eli Lilly and Co.'s Sarafem Pulvules capsules. ... -Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

PHARMAPROMO LAUNCHES FLUOXETINE.COM: THE MOST EXTENSIVE REFERENCE ...  Aug 8, 2006
...provides highly relevant and comprehensive information on the generic drug fluoxetine, more commonly known by its brand names Prozac, Prozac Weekly and Sarafem ... -PR Leap

The Truth About Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What To Do ...  Aug 7, 2006
Other examples include Eli Lilly's Sarafem, an exact copy of its blockbuster drug Prozac with a different color coating, which the company began to sell after ... -California Literary Review

Of Pills and Profits: In Defense of Big Pharma  Aug 7, 2006
...license, to use the old chemical for a new purpose: the treatment of “premenstrual dysphoric disorder.�? The company renamed Prozac as Sarafem, colored it ... -Commentary

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter and Six ...  Aug 11, 2006
Sales of the PMDD product, SARAFEM(R), declined $2.0 million (-17.0%) and $3.6 million (-15.1%) in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively ... -PR Newswire

Of Pills and Profits: In Defense of Big Pharma  Jun 22, 2006
...license, to use the old chemical for a new purpose: the treatment of “premenstrual dysphoric disorder.�? The company renamed Prozac as Sarafem, colored it ... -Commentary

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter ended ...  May 15, 2006
Sales of our PMDD product, SARAFEM(R), declined $1.6 million (-13.4%) due to decreased prescription demand, offset in part by price increases. ... - PR Newswire

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Sarafem is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAnimex-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:
Do not take this medicine with thioridizine, or within 5 weeks of taking fluoxetine. Talk to your doctor if you are taking certain antibiotics such as erythromycin, clarithromycin or azithromycin. This medicine should not be taken with MAO inhibitors. Caution should be exercised when taking this medicine certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, or azithromycin. This medicine should not be taken with MAO inhibitors. If you think you are taking an MAO inhibitor talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take this medicine with St. John's Wort because of the additive effects of sertonin. This medication should not be taken with MAO inhibitors. Your doctor or pharmacist can give you more information on MAO inhibitors. Wait 5 weeks after stopping escitalopram before starting a non-selective MAO inhibitor. Wait 2 weeks after stopping an MAO inhibitor before starting escitalopram. If you are taking medications for migraines such as Imitrex, talk to your doctor before starting this medicine. If you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. St. John��s Wort should be avoided while taking this medicine due to the additive effects of serotonin. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: blood thinners (Coumadin) other antidepressants metoprolol antihistamines carbamazepine (Tegretol) cimetidine (Tagamet) estrogens fluoxetine (Prozac) intraconazole (Sporanox) ketoconazole (Nizoral) levodopa lithium muscle relaxants birth control pills sleeping pills thyroid medications

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

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