name: | Dapoxetine |
ATC code: | G04BX14 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Dapoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) developed specifically for the treatment of premature ejaculation in men. It is approved for this indication in several countries but not in the United States.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult male volunteers after a single oral dose (fasted state).
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