Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s
About Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s
Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants used to treat neurological diseases such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the excessive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviour.
Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s contains Fluvoxamine maleate, which is 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. Thereby, Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s helps improve mood and provides relief from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Take Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, nervousness, headache, dry mouth, indigestion, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s 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 Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine maleate or other ingredients present in Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s. Before taking Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s, 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. Avoid taking Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s
Medicinal Benefits
Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s belongs to the class of antidepressants used to treat neurological diseases such as depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s 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 Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine maleate or other ingredients present in Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s. Before taking Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s, inform your doctor if you have a 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. Avoid taking Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Do not take alcohol with Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s as it may cause increased dizziness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interaction: Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s may interact with medicines such as pain killers (aspirin, tramadol), immune suppressants (ciclosporin), medicines used to treat 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 interaction: Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. It would be best if you avoid or limit alcohol use while being treated with Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s.
Drug-Disease interaction: Uvox Cr 150mg Tablet 10s should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, 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 and causes changes in sleep, appetite, social behaviour, learning abilities, concentration, and self-esteem.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): As the name suggests, patients experience obsessions (intruding excessive thoughts) that cause compulsions (impulsive behaviour). It is characterized by nervousness, repetitive movements or words, and increased alertness.