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Fluvoxamine
Latest prescription information about Fluvoxamine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Fluvoxamine
Pronunciation : floo VOX a meen
Therapeutic Classification : psychotherapeutics
Trade Name(s):
India- Fluvator Tab, Fluvoxin Tab, Foxa Tab, Psyvoxin Film-Coated Tab, Revilife Tab, Sorest Tab, Uvox Tab, Voxamin Film-Coated Tab. International- Luvox CR. This medication is an antidepressant, prescribed for psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia and depression. It inhibits the uptake of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) by nerve cells. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Oral- Depression- Initial: 50-100 mg/day, up to 300 mg/day if needed. Obsessive compulsive disorder- 50 mg once daily, may increase slowly. Max: 300 mg/day. Social anxiety disorder- Extended release initial: 100 mg once daily. Max: 300 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of epilepsy, heart, kidney, adrenal, or liver disease, smoking, alcohol abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts, low sodium in blood, dehydration, ulcer, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common- Nausea, sleeplessness, drowsiness, headache, weakness, vomiting, nervousness, agitation and dizziness. Body as a Whole - Flu-like syndrome, chills and uneasiness. Heart- Palpitations and fainting. Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, loss of appetite, vomiting, dry mouth, flatulence, tooth disorder, difficulty in swallowing, gastrointestinal bleeding and blood in stool. Blood- Anemia and bruising. Metabolic- Weight gain and weight loss. Central Nervous System- Tremor, anxiety, dilatation of blood vessels, agitation, decrease in sexual activity, depression, decreased muscle tone, epilepsy, abnormal dreams, twitching, over active and mood elevation. Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, yawn and nosebleed. Skin-Sweating and hives. Genitourinary-Abnormal ejaculation, urinary frequency, urinary retention, impotence, sexual dysfunction, blood in urine, prolonged menstrual period and vaginal bleeding. * It may cause loss of appetite and weight loss in children; monitor weight and growth in children while taking this drug. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
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