FLUVOXAMINE

Overview

FLUVOXAMINE is a Schedule X drug.
Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. 

Usage

FLUVOXAMINE is generally used to treat: OCD

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • 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.
  • Before taking fluvoxamine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Fluvoxamine may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.
  • Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
  • Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially loss of appetite and weight loss. Monitor weight and height in children who are taking this drug.
  • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Also, babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop withdrawal symptoms such as feeding/breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor promptly.
  • This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLUVOXAMINE over-dosage can result in: Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

FLUVOXAMINE : Unusual Behavior, Difficulty Urinating

Serious Side-Effects

FLUVOXAMINE : Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

FLUVOXAMINE : Skin Rash, Agitation, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fever, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Eyes Eye Irritation, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating

Food Interactions

Using caffeine together with fluvoxamine may increase the effects of caffeine. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, irritability, agitation, restlessness, insomnia, ringing in the ears, tremors, and increased heart rat.

Disease Interactions

FLUVOXAMINE can interfere with: Depression, Hyponatremia, Seizure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

FLUVOXAMINE is categorized as: SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FLUVOXAMINE as Ingredient

ARKAVOXIN 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
ARKAVOXIN 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
FLUMIN 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FLUVARIS 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FLUVARIS 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
FLUVATOR 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FLUVATOR 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
FLUVO 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FLUVO 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
FLUVOXIN 25MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 25.0 MG
FLUVOXIN CR 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100 MG
FLUVOXIN CR 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50 MG
FLUVOXIN TAB 100MGFLUVOXAMINE 100 MG
FLUVOXIN TAB 50MGFLUVOXAMINE 50 MG
FLUVOXIN XR 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FLUVOXINE CR 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FLUVOXINE CR 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
FLUXAM 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
FMINE 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FMINE 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
FREXT 100MG TAB CRFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FREXT 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
FREXT 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50 MG
OCIVOX 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
OCIVOX 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
PSYVOXIN 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
PSYVOXIN 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
SOREST 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
SOREST 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
UVOX 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
UVOX 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50 MG
VOXAMIN 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
VOXAMIN 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
VOXAZEN 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
VOXAZEN 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
VOXIDEP 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
VOXIDEP 25MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 25.0 MG
VOXIDEP 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
VOXIMIN CR 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG
VOXINIX 100MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 100.0 MG
VOXINIX 50MG TABFLUVOXAMINE 50.0 MG