TabletsClinical Overview
Fluvoxamine Maleate is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with notable affinity for sigma-1 receptors in the central nervous system, contributing to neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. Indicated primarily for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Take orally with a glass of water, preferably at bedtime for single daily doses, with or without food. For divided doses, take morning and night as instructed. Taper gradually when stopping.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Nausea, vomiting, somnolence, insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth, asthenia, dyspepsia. Rare/Severe: Boxed warning: Suicidality; serotonin syndrome, seizures, and severe hyponatremia.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Boxed warning for suicidality in children/young adults. Potent inhibitor of CYP1A2 and CYP2C19; strongly increases levels of clozapine, theophylline, tizanidine, and warfarin. Contraindicated with ramelteon or MAOIs.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.