Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine, is a medication that is used to treat obsessive – compulsive disorder or OCD. It helps in decreasing persistent unwanted thoughts or obsessions with an urge to perform repeated tasks like hand washing , counting, checking, thus interfering with day to day living. This medication is known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI, which assists in restoring balance of serotonin in the brain.

Fluvoxamine, should not be taken if you have allergies, medication that you must be taking already, if you have a family history of bipolar/manic depressive family history, liver disorders, low sodium in the blood, glaucoma or peptic ulcers.

Fluvoxamine, is an oral medicine to be taken as directed by the doctor. One should not increase, decrease or stop taking this medicine without doctor’s intervention. The medication is generally prescribed for twice a day or once at bedtime, depending on the medical condition.

Fluvoxamine, comes with side effects like drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, sleeping issues, weakness and sweating. One needs to tell the doctor if any of these symptoms are persistent. Some other may include easy bruising, bleeding, shaking or decrease in sexual interest and ability.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Depression

• Anxiety Disorder

• Phobia

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd)

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Headache

• Fatigue

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Psyvoxin 50mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Psyvoxin 50mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Fluvoxamine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Fluvoxamine as ingredient

• Arkavoxin 50Mg Tablet

  RKG Pharma

• Voxidep 100Mg Tablet

  Icon Life Sciences

• Fluvoxin 100Mg Tablet Xr

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Obsace 100Mg Tablet Er

  Quince Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• Fluvo 100Mg Tablet

  D D Pharmaceuticals

• Voxidep 50Mg Tablet

  Icon Life Sciences

• Obsace 50Mg Tablet Er

  Quince Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• Frext 50Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Fluvator 100Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Fluvoxin 25Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

The precise working method of Fluvoxamine has yet to be fully deciphered. However, it seemingly causes interference of the Central Nervous System neurons. Fluvoxamine causes blockage of the presynaptic nerve absorption.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fluvoxamine

• Fluvoxamine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00176

• FLUVOXAMINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=FLUVOXAMINE