Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's
About Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's
Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants. It treats neurological diseases such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. Anxiety is the feeling of fear about what’s about to come. Panic disorder is characterized by a panic attack in which the patient experiences a sudden feeling of terror even if there is no real danger. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the excessive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviour.
Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's contains fluvoxamine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the release of the serotonin hormone in the body, which is responsible for improving mood, cognition, and memory.
Take Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience common side effects like drowsiness, delayed ejaculation (extended period of sexual stimulation in men for releasing of sperm), erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), nausea, vomiting, restlessness, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, indigestion, loss of appetite, increased sweating, nervousness, and tremor. Most of these side effects of Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine or other ingredients present in this medicine. Before taking Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have a low sodium level in the blood, increased risk of bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver problems, family history of depressive disorder, intestinal ulcer (bleeding in the intestine), or glaucoma. If you are pregnant, immediately inform your doctor because Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's may harm the unborn baby.
Uses of Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of antidepressants. It is used to treat neurological diseases such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the release of the serotonin hormone, which balances the excitatory responses in the body. It helps in improving mood, memory, cognition, and learning. It also helps to regulate digestion, sleep cycle, and food cravings.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine or other ingredients present in this medicine. Before taking Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have low sodium level in the blood, increased risk of bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver problems, kidney problems, family history of depressive disorder, intestinal ulcer (bleeding in the intestine), and glaucoma. If you are pregnant, then immediately inform your doctor because Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's may harm the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother. Do not take alcohol because alcohol makes you dizzier and drowsier. Talk to your doctor if you are using alcohol.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's may interact with medicines used to treat pain and inflammation (aspirin, tramadol), immune suppressants (ciclosporin), medicines used for abnormal heart rhythms (mexiletine), medicines used to treat pain and withdrawal symptoms (methadone), epilepsy medications (phenytoin or carbamazepine), blood pressure-lowering pills (propranolol), Parkinson's disease (ropinirole), migraine medications (sumatriptan), asthma medications (theophylline), antiplatelet drugs (clopidogrel), and blood thinner (warfarin).
Drug-food interactions: Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. It would be best to avoid or limit alcohol use while being treated with Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's.
Drug-disease interactions: Fluxam 50 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, depression, seizures, hyponatremia (low sodium level in blood), and weight loss.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Depression: Depression is a mental health disorder in which patients experience persistent loss of interest or mood and feelings of sadness. It affects the quality of life. It causes changes in sleep, appetite, social behaviour, learning abilities, concentration, and self-esteem.
Anxiety: Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or uneasiness. It is usually a normal emotion. However, the condition is called anxiety disorder if a person experiences repeated episodes of anxiety that worsen over time or interfere with daily activities.
Panic disorder: Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It is characterized by sudden panic attacks in which patients experience intense fear even if there is no danger.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): As the name suggests, patients experience obsessions (intruding excessive thoughts) that cause compulsions (impulsive behaviours). It is characterized by nervousness, repetitive movements or words, and increased alertness.