Uvox 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Fluvoxamine(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Diarrhoea, Sore throat, Yawning |
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Medical Description
Uses
- Uvox 50 mg tablets are used in the treatment of:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Depression
Contraindications
- Do not take Uvox 50 mg tablets or use caution:
- If you are allergic to fluvoxamine
- If you have liver disorders
- If you have seizures
- If you have low sodium levels in your blood
- If you have intestinal bleeding or ulcers
- If you or anyone in your family has glaucoma
Side effects
- Side effects of Uvox 50 mg tablets are not widespread. Only some users will experience them. They are usually mild and subside on their own as the body adjusts itself to the medicine. The following side effects are noticed by some people taking Uvox 50 mg tablets.
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Sleeping trouble
- Sweating
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have thoughts of self-harm or engage in suicidal ideation.
- You take nutritional supplements, herbal products and other medicines. Some of these may interact with Uvox 50 mg tablets.
- You are taking any form of therapy like talk therapy or cognitive behavioural therapy.
- You experience feelings of elation, agitation, or mood changes.
Directions for Use
- Take Uvox 50 mg tablets exactly as advised by your doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
- Uvox 50 mg tablet dosage depends on your age, the severity of your ailment, your medical history, and your response to the medicine.
- Your doctor will start with a low dose and increase your dose gradually.
- Take this tablet with or without food.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Uvox 50 mg tablets can interact with many medicines and cause adverse side effects. It is advised to inform the doctor of all medication being taken to be checked for possible interaction issues. The following medicines are known to interact with Uvox 50 mg tablets.
- Concomitant use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like phenelzine and tranylcypromine makes the user susceptible to Serotonin Syndrome. This syndrome can cause seizures, hallucinations, fever, rise in heart rate, and fluctuations in blood pressure.
- Concomitant use with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen increases bleeding risk.
- Concomitant use with migraine medication (like almotriptan, eletriptan, and frovatriptan) may increase the risk of Serotonin Syndrome. This can cause blurred vision, muscle spasms, nausea, vomiting, coma, and even death.
- Concomitant use with metoprolol or propranolol increases the effects of these medicines. This may lead to shortness of breath, weakness, fainting, dizziness, and seizures.
- Fluvoxamine in Uvox 50 mg tablets reacts with antiplatelet medicines like clopidogrel. Fluvoxamine may interfere with the working of clopidogrel and reduce its effectiveness. This poses a risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Taking Uvox 50 mg tablets with benzodiazepines like alprazolam and diazepam is not advised. Uvox 50 mg tablets increase the effect of alprazolam to cause drowsiness, weakness, confusion, loss of coordination, or fainting. Taking diazepam with Uvox 50 mg tablets can cause drowsiness, confusion, fainting, and even coma.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:UVOX
Manufacturer Name:ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
Address:<p>1. 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Uvox 50 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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- Fluvoxamine: Oculogyric Dystonia and Manic Switch (Case Report). React Wkly [Internet]. 2013. 1475(1): 19–19. [cited 11 Mar 2022] -
- Fluvoxamine (oral route) [Internet]. mayoclinic.org [cited 11 Mar 2022] -
- Drugs Interaction Checker [Internet] www.drugs.com [cited 11 Mar 2022] -
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