Uvox Cr 100mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Uvox Cr 100 MG Description
Uvox Cr 100mg is a prescription medication. Uvox Cr 100mg is used to treat people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and depression. It contains Fluvoxamine, an
antidepressant that works by raising serotonin (a chemical responsible for mental well-being) levels between nerve cells and by regulating other neurotransmitters or brain chemicals whose unbalanced levels have been linked to depression, anxiety, and OCD. This tablet comes with a boxed warning as certain patients, particularly teens and young adults, may develop suicidal impulses and thoughts after taking this tablet. Thus, it is important to be in touch with your consulting physician during your therapy. Uvox Cr 100mg takes roughly 4-6 weeks to reach its full potential. You can take these tablets with or without food. You may experience certain non-harming side effects of Uvox Cr 100mg, such as difficulty sleeping, delayed ejaculation, dry mouth, lethargy, muscle pain, and anxiety.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹398.99 |
You Save | ₹54.41 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Fluvoxamine(100.0 Mg) |
Uses | Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Social anxiety disorders, Depression |
Side effects | Anxiety, Agitation, Diarrhoea, Delayed orgasms, Impotence in males. |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Uvox Cr 100 MG
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Depression
Contraindications of Uvox Cr 100 MG
Side effects of Uvox Cr 100 MG
- Anxiety
- Agitation
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Decreased libido
- Delayed orgasms
- Impotence in males
Precautions and Warnings of Uvox Cr 100 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You've had an allergic reaction to this medicine before, you should avoid taking this tablet.
- You should take Uvox Cr 100mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It should be continued for the recommended period. It should not be abruptly stopped without first visiting a physician.
- You have stopped the medicine. Sudden withdrawal symptoms might result in insomnia, anxiety, rebound depression, dizziness, agitation, confusion, and lethargy.
Mode of Action of Uvox Cr 100 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Uvox Cr 100 MG
- Uvox Cr 100mg is a pill that needs to be swallowed. Take it with a glass of water and don't crush or chew it.
- It should be taken regularly, with or without breakfast and according to the doctor’s instructions.
- To make it easier to remember, take Uvox Cr tablets at a fixed time every day.
- Follow your prescription label's instructions carefully, and if you have any concerns, contact your doctor or pharmacist to clarify anything you don't understand.
- Do not change the dosage or take it more frequently than your doctor recommends.
- Do not share your medicines with anyone.
- Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages or smoking cigarettes during your treatment.
- The medicine may take 4-6 weeks to gain full effectiveness.
- Certain patients, particularly teens and young adults, may develop suicidal impulses and idealisation after taking this tablet. Thus, it is essential to be in touch with your consulting physician during your therapy....
Interactions of Uvox Cr 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Uvox Cr 100mg tablets may interact with the following medications. Therefore, you must inform your consulting physician about any medications you are on:
- Antidepressants, particularly Selegiline, Phenelzine, Rasagiline, may cause serotonin syndrome.
- Antibiotics like Linezolid can cause serotonin syndrome.
- Anti-epilepsy medicines (for controlling fits) like Carbamazepine as toxic levels can be reached by co-administration with Uvox Cr 100mg tablet.
- Antianginal agents like Diltiazem can result in a lower heart rate than desired.
- Antimigraine medicines like Sumatriptan, where exaggerated reflexes, lethargy and incoordination can be seen.
- Pimozide (used for controlling unwanted movements) may cause abnormal heartbeat in the patient.
- Anti-anxiety medicines like Alprazolam and Diazepam are can lead to toxicity.
- Blood thinners like Warfarin can cause an increased risk of bleeding.
- Pain controlling medicines like Methadone whose levels can be increased.
- Anti asthmatic medicines like Theophylline where serum levels of both may be increased.
- Lithium used in bipolar disorder (depression and hyperactivity) may exaggerate the effect of Uvox Cr 100mg Tablet.
Storage and disposal of Uvox Cr 100 MG
Dosage of Uvox Cr 100 MG
Overdose
- Patients who have taken an excess dose of Uvox Cr 100mg tablet may experience dizziness, extreme lethargy, restlessness, agitation, confusion, shivering, motor incoordination, hallucinations, hyperactivity, irregular heartbeat, nausea, and vomiting. Keep your family or caregiver up to date on your medications and any potential side effects of Uvox Cr 100mg tablets. If the patient is unconscious, collapses, has difficulty breathing, seizures, or cannot be woken, they should be immediately taken to the emergency room....
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Raj Mehta
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop this medicine if I feel better?
Q: What does fluvoxamine do to the brain?
- Uvox Cr 100mg works by raising serotonin (a chemical responsible for mental well-being) levels between nerve cells and regulates other neurotransmitters or brain chemicals whose unbalanced levels have been linked to depression, anxiety, and OCD. This homeostasis brings about sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxing actions....
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