Uvox CR 150 Tablet (Fluvoxamine 150mg)

Uvox CR 150mg Tablet is used for Treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder and other conditions. Uvox CR 150 Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Uvox CR 150mg Tablet contains Fluvoxamine as an active ingredient.

Uvox CR 150mg Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin reuptake in brain neurons.

Detailed information related to Uvox CR 150mg Tablet’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uvox CR 150mg Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Uvox CR 150 Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

Nausea

Somnolence

Insomnia

Asthenia

Nervousness

Dyspepsia

Abnormal ejaculation

Sweating

Anorexia

Tremor

Vomiting

Decreased libido

Dry mouth

Rhinitis

Taste perversion

Urinary frequency

Agitation

Depression

Dysmenorrhea

Flatulence

Hyperkinesia

Rash

Uvox CR 150 Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Dosage

Before using Uvox CR 150 Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Avoid alcohol

Avoid driving or operating machinery when taking this drug

Beware of clinical worsening and suicide risk when using this drug

Inform doctor about concomitant drug use to avoid clinially important drug-drug interactions

Patients with concomitant illness

Patients with impaired liver function

Patients with seizures

Presence of bipolar disorder

Risk of activation of mania or hypomania

Risk of hyponatremia

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Uvox CR 150 Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Uvox CR 150 Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:

Anticoagulants

Aspirin

Benzodiazepines

Carbamazepine

Clozapine Methadone

Diazepam

Diltiazem

Metoprolol

Mexiletine

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Hypersensitivity to Uvox CR 150 Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Uvox CR 150 Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Concomitant use of tizanidine, thioridazine, alosetron, pimozide, linezolid, or intravenous methylene blue

Presence of serotonin syndrome

Use within 14 days of stopping treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors