Luvox

Formulated to manage obsessive-compulsive symptoms, developed to alleviate intrusive thoughts and to support psychological balance in clinical depression.

Strengths: 50 · 100mg

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Medicine details

Conditions
Alternative names

Faverin

Therapeutic class

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Pharmacological class

SSRI

Known off-label uses

social anxiety disorder

Contraindications

concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; hypersensitivity to fluvoxamine

Minor side effects

nausea; somnolence; insomnia; tremor

Moderate side effects

anxiety; palpitations; abdominal pain

Dosage forms

Film-coated tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Abbott

Onset Time

2–4 weeks

Duration

12–24 hours

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature in the original packaging.

Drug interactions

monoamine oxidase inhibitors; alcohol; caffeine

Age restrictions

Not recommended for children and adolescents.

Precautions and warnings

may impair ability to drive; avoid rapid discontinuation; monitor for suicidal ideation

Serious side effects

serotonin syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; suicidal behaviour — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Formulated to manage obsessive-compulsive symptoms, developed to alleviate intrusive thoughts and to support psychological balance in clinical depression.

Mechanism of action

Fluvoxamine increases serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft by selectively inhibiting its reuptake into presynaptic neurons, thereby enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary after medical consultation. Breastfeeding: Small amounts excreted; use with caution.

Luvox

Formulated to manage obsessive-compulsive symptoms, developed to alleviate intrusive thoughts and to support psychological balance in clinical depression.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Fluvoxamine
  • Listed indication(s): Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder

Usually available as

  • 90 tablets - 50 mg566-50-mg-1270
  • 60 tablets - 100 mg566-100-mg-1263