APO 083 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 11mm — Paroxetine

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Imprint	APO / 083
Colour	WHITE
Shape	OVAL
Size	11
Strength	PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS 20 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated
Manufacturer	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
NDC	68071-4323
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS[PAROXETINE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "APO 083" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Paroxetine

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients" in short-term studies; patients should be monitored closely, especially when starting therapy or changing doses. Contraindicated with MAOIs and with thioridazine or pimozide, and in patients with known hypersensitivity. Other key warnings cover serotonin syndrome with other serotonergic drugs, "can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman," increased risk of bleeding events with antiplatelet/anticoagulant drugs, activation of mania/hypomania, and a discontinuation syndrome if stopped abruptly.

Paroxetine tablets are indicated in adults for: - Major depressive disorder (MDD) - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Panic disorder (PD) - Social anxiety disorder (SAD) - Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The label states "paroxetine tablets, USP is not approved for use in pediatric patients."

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