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Synthesis of Fluoxetine
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Synthesis of Fluoxetine
By Ben Blackburn and Derek Snyder
Why Use it?
Treat depression, some eating disorders, OCD, and panic attacks
Prescribed Dosage
20 mg/day
What is Fluoxetine?
Possible Side Effects
- Nausea
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- cold symptoms
- insomnia
IUPAC: (RS)-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propan-1-amine
Commonly known as: Prozac
Prozac is a commonly prescribed
SSRI
Overall Synthesis
References
1.) http://voh.chem.ucla.edu/vohtar/spring01/130B/pdf/soln.doc
2.) http://www.drugs.com/dosage/prozac-weekly.html
3.) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a689006.html
4.) http://www.rxlist.com/prozac-side-effects-drug-center.htm
5.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoxetine
6.) Fenter, V. L. (2006). Concerns about Prozac and direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. International Journal Of Risk & Safety In Medicine, 18(1), 1-7.