Fluvoxamine belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Genetic contributions explain approximately 80% of its etiology
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Patients presenting with depressive symptoms should be screened for bipolar disorder including details regarding family history of suicide
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Fluvoxamine is available as tablets of 25, 50 and 100 mg in multiple generic
Screen for risk of bipolar disorder by obtaining detailed psychiatric history (e
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Relative to other SSRIs, fluvoxamine is a weak inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6, a moderate inhibitor of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 and a potent inhibitor of CYP1A2
The disorder has an early onset and is often chronic
Comments: The dose may be increased in 25 mg increments every 4 to 7 days, as tolerated, up to a maximum daily dose
It is slightly more popular than comparble drugs
Fluvoxamine extended-release capsules are a type of antidepressant that treats obsessive-compulsive disorder
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In 1996, we reported that fluvoxamine binds to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) protein sigma-1 receptor with high affinity, suggesting a role of sigma-1 receptor in the mechanisms of its action [ 5 ]
This class of drugs is used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
patients with depressive symptoms should be adequately screened to determine if they are at risk for
Both depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder can develop for no apparent reason, but they can also be triggered by a life event such as a