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Medicines FluoxetineQuestion & answer

Fluoxetine · Medicine question

What is fluoxetine's mechanism of action?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Fluoxetine selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, which probably accounts for its mechanism of action.

Sources for this answer

Fluoxetine 20mg CapsulesAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 12Document updated 19 June 2026

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