Avoxin

Country of origin: Slovenia
Pharm-Group: Antidepressants - selective inhibitors of neuronal uptake

Manufacturers: Krka d.d. (Slovenia)
International name: Fluvoxamine
Synonyms: Fevarin
Dosage forms: tablets 100 mg
Composition: Active ingredient - Fluvoxamine.
Indications for use: Depression.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, impaired liver and kidney function, diabetes mellitus, history of epileptiform seizures, pregnancy, childhood. Restrictions on use. Breastfeeding (should be discontinued during treatment).
Side effects: Headache, insomnia, irritability, hypomanic and manic states, tachycardia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, cough, dyspeptic disorders, xerostomia, arthralgia, myalgia, allergic reactions.
Interaction: Increases the side effects of alcohol, central nervous system depressants, anticoagulants, cardiac glycosides, lithium salts, MAO inhibitors, tryptophan.
Overdose: No data available.
Special instructions: No data available.
Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004