Fluvoxin Tablets (Generic Luvox) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in is Fluvoxamine maleate. Fluvoxamine maleate is a white to off white, odorless, crystalline powder which is sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and chloroform. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Luvox (Fluvoxamine Maleate)
Fluvoxin Tablets manufactured by SUN Pharmaceuticals, India is an effective treatment for obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Luvox which has the active ingredient Fluvoxamine maleate is also sold under various other brand names.
Fluvoxin Tablets (Generic Luvox) Preparations
Fluvoxin Tablets (Fluvoxamine Maleate) Tablets are available in 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg tablets for oral administration.
Fluvoxin Tablets - Contraindications
The contraindications of Fluvoxin Tablets (Generic Luvox) are as follows:
Coadministration of tizanidine, thioridazine, alosetron, or pimozide with LUVOX Tablets is contraindicated.The use of MAOI's concomitantly with or within 14 days of treatment with LUVOX Tablets is contraindicated.
Fluvoxin Tablets - Storage Requirements
Fluvoxin Tablets (Generic Luvox) are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Fluvoxin Tablets (Generic Luvox) - Uses
Generic Luvox in the form of Fluvoxin Tablets is used to treat obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Fluvoxin Tablets (Fluvoxamine Maleate) is also prescribed to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Fluvoxin Tablets - Dosage
The recommended starting dose of Fluvoxin Tablets for Adults is 50 mg at bedtime, with increases of 50 mg every 4 to 7 days as tolerated until maximum therapeutic effect is obtained. Dosage is not to exceed 300 mg/day. The Daily doses over 100mg should be divided. When discontinuing Generic Luvox Gradual dose reduction is recommended. Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions.
Side Effects Of Fluvoxin Tablets (Generic Luvox)
The most common side effects of are nausea, somnolence, insomnia, asthenia, nervousness, dyspepsia, abnormal ejaculation, sweating ,anorexia, tremor, and vomiting. Other side effects that may occur are anorgasmia, decreased libido, dry mouth, rhinitis, taste perversion, and urinary frequency in patients with OCD; and agitation, depression, dysmenorrhea, flatulence, hyperkinesia, and rash in pediatric patients with OCD.
