About Fluvoxin 50 Tablet
Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants. It is used to treat neurological diseases such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. Anxiety is the feeling of fear about what’s about to come. Panic disorder is characterized by a panic attack in which the patient experiences a sudden feeling of terror even if there is no real danger. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the excessive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviour.
Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s contains fluvoxamine which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the release of the serotonin hormone in the body, responsible for improving mood, cognition, and memory.
Take Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience common side effects like drowsiness, delayed ejaculation (extended period of sexual stimulation in men for releasing of sperm), erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), nausea, vomiting, restlessness, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, indigestion, loss of appetite, increased sweating, nervousness, and tremor. Most of these side effects of Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine or other ingredients present in this medicine. Before taking Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s, inform your doctor if you have low sodium level in the blood, increased risk of bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver problems, family history of depressive disorder, intestinal ulcer (bleeding in the intestine) glaucoma. If you are pregnant, then immediately inform your doctor because Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s may harm the unborn baby.
Uses of Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s
Depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Medicinal Benefits
Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of antidepressants. It is used to treat neurological diseases such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s is a selective, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the release of the serotonin hormone, which balances the excitatory responses in the body. It helps in improving mood, memory, cognition, and learning. It also helps to regulate digestion, sleep cycle, and food cravings.
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Side Effects of Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s
- Drowsiness
- Delayed ejaculation (extended period of sexual stimulation in men for releasing of sperm)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sexual desire
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Dryness in the mouth,
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Increased sweating
- Nervousness
- Tremor
- Decreased sodium levels
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine or other ingredients present in this medicine. Before taking Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s, inform your doctor if you have low sodium level in the blood, increased risk of bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver problems, kidney problems, family history of depressive disorder, intestinal ulcer (bleeding in the intestine), and glaucoma. If you are pregnant, then immediately inform your doctor because Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s may harm the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother. Do not take alcohol because alcohol makes you dizzier and drowsier. Talk to your doctor if you are using alcohol.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s may interact with medicines, used to treat pain and inflammation (aspirin, tramadol), immune suppressants (ciclosporin), medicines used to abnormal heart rhythms (mexiletine), medicines used to treat pain and withdrawal symptoms (methadone), epilepsy medications (phenytoin or carbamazepine), blood pressure-lowering pills (propranolol), Parkinson’s disease (ropinirole), migraine medications (sumatriptan), asthma medications (theophylline), antiplatelet drugs (clopidogrel), and blood thinner (warfarin).
Drug-food interactions: Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. It would be best if you avoided or limit alcohol use while being treated with Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s.
Drug-disease interactions: Fluvoxin 50 Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, depression, seizures, hyponatremia (low sodium level in blood), and weight loss.
