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Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's 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.

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's 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, Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's helps improve mood and provides relief from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Take Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's 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 Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's 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 Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine maleate or other ingredients present in Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's. Before taking Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's, 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 Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's

Depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Medicinal Benefits

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of antidepressants used to treat neurological diseases such as depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the release of the serotonin hormone, which balances the excitatory responses in the body. It helps in improving mood, memory, cognition, and learning. It also helps to regulate digestion, sleep cycle, and food cravings.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased sweating
  • Nervousness
  • Tremor

Drug Warnings

Do not take Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluvoxamine maleate or other ingredients present in Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's. Before taking Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have a low sodium level in the blood, increased risk of bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver problems, kidney problems, family history of depressive disorder, intestinal ulcer (bleeding in the intestine), and glaucoma. Avoid taking Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Do not take alcohol with Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's as it may cause increased dizziness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interaction: Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's may interact with medicines such as pain killers (aspirin, tramadol), immune suppressants (ciclosporin), medicines used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (mexiletine), medicines used to treat pain and withdrawal symptoms (methadone), epilepsy medications (phenytoin or carbamazepine), blood pressure-lowering pills (propranolol), Parkinson's disease (ropinirole), migraine medications (sumatriptan), asthma medications (theophylline), antiplatelet drugs (clopidogrel), and blood thinner (warfarin).

Drug-Food interaction: Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. It would be best if you avoid or limit alcohol use while being treated with Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease interaction: Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, seizures, hyponatremia (low sodium level in blood), and weight loss.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • TRAMADOL
  • MEXILETINE
  • METHADONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • ROPINIROLE
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • THEOPHYLLINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a well-balanced diet.
  • Avoid processed or packed foods and foods that are high in refined sugars.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Lose excess weight and keep a check on your weight.
  • Avoid stress.
  • Improve your mood by being active, socializing with others, and talking about your feelings.
  • Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Depression: Depression is a mental health disorder in which patients experience persistent loss of interest or mood and feelings of sadness. It affects the quality of life and causes changes in sleep, appetite, social behaviour, learning abilities, concentration, and self-esteem.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): As the name suggests, patients experience obsessions (intruding excessive thoughts) that cause compulsions (impulsive behaviour). It is characterized by nervousness, repetitive movements or words, and increased alertness. 

Country of origin

India
Other Info - VOX0036

FAQs

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's increases the serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. Thus, it effectively relieves symptoms of depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Do not stop Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's without your doctor's advice. Sudden discontinuation may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, insomnia, restlessness, and anxiety. Take Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's for as long as it has been prescribed. If you experience any difficulty, consult your doctor.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.
Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's may cause weight loss due to loss of appetite. However, the chances of weight loss are not known. Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly to have a proper weight. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's may cause delayed ejaculation and anorgasmia (failure to achieve orgasm). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption with Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's. Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's interacts with alcohol and increases the risk of side effects like dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's should be used during pregnancy with caution only when your doctor prescribed it because the use of this Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's in the last three months may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended in breastfeeding women because it may pass into breast milk and produce an undesirable effect.

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Driving

Caution

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's causes dizziness. So, drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert

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Liver

Caution

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required.

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Children

Caution

Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in children below 8years for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. The safety and effectiveness of Voxa-CR 50 Tablet 10's in children below 18years for treating depression have not been established.

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