Luvox
Formulated to manage obsessive-compulsive symptoms, developed to alleviate intrusive thoughts and to support psychological balance in clinical depression.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Fluvoxamine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 50 · 100mg
Luvox details
- Alternative names
- Faverin
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- social anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; hypersensitivity to fluvoxamine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; insomnia; tremor
- Moderate side effects
- anxiety; palpitations; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in the original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors; alcohol; caffeine
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children and adolescents.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive; avoid rapid discontinuation; monitor for suicidal ideation
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal behaviour, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to manage obsessive-compulsive symptoms, developed to alleviate intrusive thoughts and to support psychological balance in clinical depression.
Mechanism of action
Fluvoxamine increases serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft by selectively inhibiting its reuptake into presynaptic neurons, thereby enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary after medical consultation. Breastfeeding: Small amounts excreted; use with caution.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Luvox
Luvox is a well-known brand of fluvoxamine, a medication used to manage symptoms associated with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. This active ingredient is also marketed under the name Faverin, produced by manufacturers such as Abbott, and is available in tablet form in strengths of 50mg and 100mg.
Luvox availability in Asia
Luvox is registered across 13 markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Taiwan, with availability also extending to South Korea, Japan, and the UAE. Generic fluvoxamine, much of it made in India, represents a more affordable alternative to the original Abbott brand for expats living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care to ensure proper monitoring and oversight of health requirements.