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fluoxetine and Myositis

fluoxetine has been researched along with Myositis in 2 studies

Fluoxetine: The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.
fluoxetine : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-fluoxetine. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) for the treatment of depression (and the depressive phase of bipolar disorder), bullimia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propan-1-amine : An aromatic ether consisting of 4-trifluoromethylphenol in which the hydrogen of the phenolic hydroxy group is replaced by a 3-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropyl group.

Myositis: Inflammation of a muscle or muscle tissue.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Enterovirus infections pose a serious threat for patients with humoral deficiencies and may be lethal, whilst the efficacy of proposed treatment options such as corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulins and fluoxetine remains debated."4.12Antiviral treatment with fluoxetine for rituximab-associated chronic echovirus 13 meningoencephalitis and myofasciitis. ( Boeckx, N; Demaerel, P; Dubois, B; Jentjens, S; Kuppeveld, FJM; Laenen, L; Lens, G; Thal, DR; van der Elst, KCM; Van Nieuwenhuyse, T; Verhaert, N; Vermeersch, G; Woei-A-Jin, FJSH; Wollants, E, 2022)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Vermeersch, G1
Laenen, L1
Lens, G1
van der Elst, KCM1
Thal, DR1
Jentjens, S1
Demaerel, P1
Van Nieuwenhuyse, T1
Wollants, E1
Boeckx, N1
Verhaert, N1
Dubois, B1
Kuppeveld, FJM1
Woei-A-Jin, FJSH1
Fisher, A1
McLean, AJ1
Purcell, P1
Herdson, PB1
Dahlstrom, JE1
Le Couteur, DG1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for fluoxetine and Myositis

ArticleYear
Antiviral treatment with fluoxetine for rituximab-associated chronic echovirus 13 meningoencephalitis and myofasciitis.
    European journal of neurology, 2022, Volume: 29, Issue:10

    Topics: Antiviral Agents; Echovirus Infections; Enterovirus B, Human; Enterovirus Infections; Fluoxetine; Hu

2022
Focal necrotising vasculitis with secondary myositis following fluoxetine administration.
    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine, 1999, Volume: 29, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Myosi

1999