Olanzapine and Fluoxetine Capsules and Procrit

• Generic Name: fluoxetine / olanzapine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Symbyax

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. These drugs affect chemicals in the brain.

Fluoxetine and olanzapine is a combination medicine used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder (manic depression). fluoxetine and olanzapine is sometimes used after at least 2 other medications have been tried without success.

Fluoxetine and olanzapine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: epoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit

Procrit (epoetin alfa) is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. This protein may be reduced when you have kidney failure or use certain medications. When fewer red blood cells are produced, you can develop a condition called anemia.

Procrit is used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy or chronic kidney disease, or anemia caused by taking zidovudine to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

Procrit is also used to reduce the need for red blood cell transfusions in people having certain types of surgery.