Drug reference
atomoxetine
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (NRIs)
Mechanism of action
Selective inhibition of presynaptic norepinephrine reuptake
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Decreased appetite
- Vomiting
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
Known interactions (11)
- atomoxetine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + linezolid Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + phenelzine Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + procarbazine Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + rasagiline Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + selegiline Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + cisapride Major
- atomoxetine + pimozide Major
- atomoxetine + thioridazine Major
- atomoxetine + dronedarone Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is atomoxetine?
atomoxetine belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does atomoxetine work?
Selective inhibition of presynaptic norepinephrine reuptake
What are the common side effects of atomoxetine?
Dry mouth, Decreased appetite, Vomiting, Somnolence, Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain
Which drugs interact with atomoxetine?
isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, cisapride, pimozide, thioridazine, dronedarone
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