Uvox 100 Tablet 10's

Uvox 100 Tablet 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.

Uvox 100 Tablet 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 Uvox 100 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Uvox 100 Tablet 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 Uvox 100 Tablet 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 100 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine or other ingredients present in this medicine. Before taking Uvox 100 Tablet , 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 Uvox 100 Tablet may harm the unborn baby.

Uvox 100 Tablet belongs to the class of antidepressants. It is used to treat neurological diseases such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Uvox 100 Tablet 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.

• 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

• Tremor

• Decreased sodium levels

Do not take Uvox 100 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine or other ingredients present in this medicine. Before taking Uvox 100 Tablet , 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 Uvox 100 Tablet 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-drug interactions: Uvox 100 Tablet 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 Uvox 100 Tablet , 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 Uvox 100 Tablet .

Drug-disease interactions: Uvox 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, depression, seizures, hyponatremia (low sodium level in blood), and weight loss.

• CLOPIDOGREL
• WARFARIN
• ASPIRIN
• TRAMADOL
• MEXILETINE
• METHADONE
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PROPRANOLOL
• ROPINIROLE
• SUMATRIPTAN
• THEOPHYLLINE

• Eat a well-balanced diet.

• Avoid processed or packed foods and foods that are high in refined sugars.

• Exercise regularly.

• Lose excess weight and keep a check on your weight.

• Avoid stress.

• Improve your mood by being active, socializing with others, and talking about your feelings.

• Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

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.