Atomoxetine: study card

Atomoxetine — Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.

Generic name
Atomoxetine
Class
Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Mechanism
Thought to act by selective inhibition of the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter.
Used for
ADHD (children 6+ and adults)
Common side effects
Nausea; Decreased appetite; Fatigue / somnolence; Dry mouth; Constipation
Boxed warning
Short-term studies showed increased suicidal ideation in pediatric ADHD patients aged 6 or older. Monitor closely for suicidal thoughts or behavior, clinical worsening and unusual behavior, especially during the initial months and after dose changes.
Warnings
Severe liver injury; Serious cardiovascular reactions; raised BP and heart rate; Psychotic or manic symptoms
Interactions
MAOIs (contraindicated); Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors; Albuterol / other beta2 agonists

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Label date: 20260904 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

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Pronunciation

Atomoxetine: AT-oh-mox-e-teen

Pronunciation is shown for the US English generic name.

Body system

Psychiatry · 30 Drug cards

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Same body system: Psychiatry

Mechanism: Exact mechanism unknown; believed to potentiate serotonergic and noradrenergic activity in the CNS.

On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea; Dry mouth; Constipation

Only on the Duloxetine card: Used for — Major depressive disorder in adults; Generalized anxiety disorder in adults and children aged 7 years and older; Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults; Fibromyalgia in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older; Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults · Common side effects — Somnolence; Hyperhidrosis · Warnings — Hepatotoxicity; Orthostatic hypotension, falls, syncope; Serotonin syndrome · Interactions — Potent CYP1A2 inhibitors; Potent CYP2D6 inhibitors; MAOIs

Paroxetine

Same body system: Psychiatry

Mechanism: Presumed to potentiate CNS serotonergic activity by inhibiting neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT).

On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea; Dry mouth · Interactions — MAOIs (contraindicated)

Only on the Paroxetine card: Used for — Major depressive disorder in adults; Obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder in adults; Social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in adults; Posttraumatic stress disorder in adults · Common side effects — Somnolence; Abnormal ejaculation; Sweating · Warnings — Serotonin syndrome; Embryofetal toxicity; Increased risk of bleeding · Interactions — Thioridazine / pimozide (contraindicated); Anticoagulants / NSAIDs

Aripiprazole

Same body system: Psychiatry

Mechanism: May act through partial agonism at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors and antagonism at 5-HT2A receptors.

On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea; Constipation · Interactions — Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors

Only on the Aripiprazole card: Used for — Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents aged 13–17; Acute bipolar I manic or mixed episodes in adults and patients aged 10–17, alone or with lithium or valproate; Adjunct to antidepressants for major depressive disorder in adults; Irritability associated with autistic disorder at ages 6–17; Tourette disorder at ages 6–18 · Common side effects — Akathisia; Headache; Insomnia · Warnings — Neuroleptic malignant syndrome; Tardive dyskinesia; Pathological gambling / compulsive behaviors · Interactions — Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; Strong CYP3A4 inducers

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