Paroxetine
Paroxetine (Paxil) is an SSRI antidepressant used for major depressive disorder. This one-product listing presents Paxil as a tablet formulation within this catalogue’s antidepressant category.
Key points
- Under-18 use: Paroxetine should not be used by children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Its metabolism partly involves CYP2D6, an enzyme in the liver.
- It must not be combined with MAOIs, including linezolid, thioridazine or pimozide.
What paroxetine is used for
The listed Paxil tablet contains paroxetine hydrochloride. Its listed uses include Major Depressive Disorder and Panic Disorder, as well as social anxiety disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. It belongs to the Antidepressants category.
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