Flibanserin Tablets
Designed to target low sexual desire, indicated to support women in managing hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Strengths: 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Addyi
- Therapeutic class
Multifunctional Serotonin Agonist and Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
Serotonin receptor modulator
- Precautions and warnings
may cause hypotension; monitor for syncope
- Minor side effects
dizziness; nausea; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
insomnia; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sprout Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
Continuous use
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in the original bottle.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; fluconazole; ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to flibanserin; hepatic impairment; concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
Serious side effects
severe hypotension — requires immediate medical attention; syncope — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to target low sexual desire, indicated to support women in managing hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Mechanism of action
Flibanserin acts as an agonist at 5-HT1A receptors and an antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors, rebalancing neurotransmitters involved in sexual desire and motivation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Advised against due to potential for excretion.
Flibanserin Tablets
Designed to target low sexual desire, indicated to support women in managing hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Flibanserin
- Listed indication(s): Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Available option
- 12 tablets - 100 mg861-100-mg-6341