A 55-year-old man with depression and poor adherence is started on fluoxetine. Which pharmacokinetic feature is beneficial in case of missed doses?...

Question

A 55-year-old man with depression and poor adherence is started on fluoxetine. Which pharmacokinetic feature is beneficial in case of missed doses?

Accepted Answer

Long half-life reducing impact of missed doses

Answer

Short half-life requiring frequent dosing

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No hepatic metabolism

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Immediate sedation effects

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Zero protein binding

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing