Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet 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.
Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet 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, Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet helps improve mood and provides relief from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Take Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet 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 Voxapil CR 100 mg 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 Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine maleate or other ingredients present in Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet . Before taking Voxapil CR 100 mg 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. Avoid taking Voxapil CR 100 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.