Description

1. Product Overview: Florest® is an SSRI antidepressant containing Fluvoxamine Maleate, used in the management of depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. Composition: Fluvoxamine Maleate BP 50 mg | Dosage Form: Tablet
3. Pharmacological Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
4. Mechanism of Action: Fluvoxamine selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) in the brain, increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft and improving mood, anxiety, and obsessive behaviors.
5. Indications: Major depressive disorder | Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) | Anxiety disorders | Social anxiety disorder
6. Dosage & Administration: As directed by physician only | Oral use | Usually taken once or twice daily | May be taken with or without food
7. Clinical Benefits: Improves mood and emotional stability | Reduces anxiety and obsessive thoughts | Enhances daily functioning | Supports mental health balance
8. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Fluvoxamine or any component of the formulation | Concurrent use with MAO inhibitors
9. Precautions: Risk of suicidal thoughts in young adults | May cause drowsiness or insomnia | Use cautiously in liver impairment | Do not stop abruptly
10. Drug Interactions: May interact with MAO inhibitors, benzodiazepines, warfarin, and other serotonergic drugs (risk of serotonin syndrome)
11. Special Populations: Use in pregnancy and lactation only if clearly needed and prescribed | Dose adjustment may be required in elderly and hepatic impairment
12. Adverse Effects: Nausea | Headache | Drowsiness | Insomnia | Dry mouth | Sexual dysfunction
13. Storage Conditions: Store below 30°C | Protect from light and moisture | Keep out of reach of children
14. Packaging: Tablet blister pack
15. Manufacturer: Everest Pharmaceutical Ltd.