MEDICAL DESCRIPTION OF FLUVOXIN TABLET:
Fluvoxin Tablet contains Fluvoxamine (100mg) an antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. It produces its action by inhibiting the certain chemical messenger in your brain. This helps to maintain mental balance.
USE OF FLUVOXIN TABLET (Indication of fluvoxamine):
It is used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.
FLUVOXIN TABLET BENEFITS:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder:
It is a mental disorder that causes unwanted thoughts. To avoid these thoughts patient will repeatedly do some activities like washing hands, and cleaning and this can interfere with social and daily activities. This disorder can be caused due to genetics, brain changes, or childhood traumas. Symptoms include depression, panic attacks, agitation, and compulsive behaviors.
Depression:
It is a mood disorder that causes loss of interest and sad feelings and it also causes difficulty in sleeping, eating, thinking, and memory. It usually occurs in loneliness, alcohol, drugs, personality, and stressful events.
HOW THE FLUVOXIN TABLET WORKS:
Fluvoxin Tablet contains Fluvoxamine (100mg) an antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) that produces its action by increasing the level of chemical messenger called serotonin in the brain. This helps to regulate mood and depression.
CONTRAINDICATION OF FLUVOXIN TABLET:
If you are allergic to fluvoxamine and its combinations, it is advisable not to consume the medicine. It is contraindicated to use this medicine in children because it may worsen their condition.
FLUVOXIN TABLET SIDE EFFECT
Nausea
Headache
Lack of sleep
Diarrhea
Weakness
Pain
Constipation
Abnormal thinking
Chest pain
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Dry mouth
Low sexual desire
Delayed ejaculation
Indigestion
Erectile dysfunction
FAQ OF FLUVOXIN TABLET
Does Fluvoxin tablet cause weight gain?
This medicine either causes weight loss or weight gain. It depends upon the patients. Intimate your physician if there are any changes in your weight.
Can Fluvoxin tablets be used in children?
No, it is not advised to use this medicine in children who are below 8 years old.
Is it safe to use Fluvoxin tablets for a long period?
Yes, you can use this medicine as directed by your physician.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL WARNING OF FLUVOXIN TABLET
ALCOHOL:
While taking fluvoxin medicine it is unsafe to consume the alcohol. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation
DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY
While taking the fluvoxin medicine it is safe to drive or operate the machine. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation
PREGNANCY:
It is considered unsafe to use this medicine during pregnancy as it produces harmful effects on the fetus. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation.
BREASTFEEDING:
It is considered unsafe to use this medicine during breastfeeding it may be excreted via breastmilk to the baby. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation
KIDNEY PROBLEM:
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Adjust the dose if needed. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation
LIVER PROBLEM:
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with liver diseases. Adjust the dose if needed. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation
HOW TO TAKE A FLUVOXIN TABLET:
Fluvoxamine gives better results when you take the medicine with food or without, take the tablet fully, and do not chew or crush the tablet. Take the tablet as per the dose prescribed by the doctor. Do not take extra doses and dosage of the medicine, it may lead to undesired and unwanted effects.
USE OF FLUVOXIN TABLETS IN ADULTS:
If the medicine is prescribed by the doctor, then it is advised to consume the medicine as per the doctor’s prescription of dose and dosage, For more details visit the doctor for the consultation.
USE OF FLUVOXIN TABLETS IN CHILDREN:
It is not intended to use this medicine in children who are below 8 years old. For more details visit the doctor for the consultation.
USE OF FLUVOXIN TABLETS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS:
Fluvoxin tablets should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems and worsening the patient’s health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose adjustment is required for the patient based on the medical condition and previous medical history of the patient.
OTHER GENERAL WARNINGS:
Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, seizure disorder, and liver or kidney diseases. This medicine also increases the risk of mydriasis. You need to consult the doctor before consuming the medicine and caution to be taken while taking the medicine
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Fluvoxin Tablet contains Fluvoxamine (100mg) an antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. It produces its action by inhibiting the certain chemical messenger in your brain. This helps to maintain mental balance.
Inform the doctor, if you have the following complications earlier,
If you have a medical history of GI tract disease
If you have an immunodeficiency disease like the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) /Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
If you have allergic conditions like itching and rashes
If you are planning to become pregnant or currently under the breastfeed
If you are suffering from diarrhea, stomach pain, etc
DRUG INTERACTION WITH FLUVOXIN TABLET
Interaction with the drugs:
Fluvoxamine will increase the effect of selegiline by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzymes.
Fluvoxamine and buspirone increase the level of serotonin so use this with caution
Fluvoxamine and disopyramide increase the interval in QTc so use alternative drug
OVERDOSE
Consume the medicine as per the doctor’s advice and prescribed dose and dosage. Avoid taking any extra dose of medicine than the original prescribed dose. Do not overdose for the immediate effect, which leads to undesired effects. If you have taken the overdose/extra dose of the medicine immediately visit the doctor or nearby hospital for medical consultation.
MISSED DOSE
Take the medicine as per the prescription of a doctor.
Take only the dose and dosage prescribed by the doctor and the doctor’s advice.
Do not take the missed or forgotten dose to adjust the dose, if you missed the dose skip the missed dose and continue the regular schedule dose medicine.
Consuming the medicine two times to compensate for the missed or forgotten dose should be avoided.
Conditions of Storage:
Store the medicine at 30°c at room temperature.
Keep reaching out to children and pets, to avoid the risk of swallowing.
Protect from sunlight and heat
Quick recall:
Fluvoxin Tablet contains Fluvoxamine (100mg) an antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression.
It produces its action by inhibiting the certain chemical messenger in your brain. This helps to maintain mental balance.
Using this medicine may cause weight loss
It is safe to use this medicine in patients who are below 8 years of age
Intimate your doctor if you have noticed any suicidal thoughts
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