Sorest 50mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Fluvoxamine 50 mg
Manufacturer
Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
SOREST 50MG TABLET contains Fluvoxamine which belongs to the group of medicines called Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used in the management of depression (mood disorder that ca
Uses
a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses, or images (obsessions) that are ego-dystonic and repetitive, purposeful, and intentional behaviors (compulsions) that are recognized by the person as excessive or unreasonable. Along with this management, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes such as quitting alcohol, reducing caffeine intake. Before taking SOREST 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you had cardiac arrest, have bleeding problems, kidney, liver problems, epilepsy, diabetes, mania, electroconvulsive therapy, and glaucoma. Avoid caffeine intake while taking SOREST 50MG TABLET as it can worsen the symptoms. SOREST 50MG TABLET is not recommended if you are pregnant unless your doctor con
How It Works
SOREST 50MG TABLET belongs to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Directions for Use
Take SOREST 50MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
SOREST 50MG TABLET are anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and headache. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsens. USES OF SOREST 50MG TABLET Used to manage depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) HOW SOREST 50MG TABLET WORKSSOREST 50MG TABLET belongs to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake SOREST 50MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF SOREST 50MG TABLETCOMMON agitation, anxiety constipation indigestion diarrhea difficulty sleeping dizziness dry mouth faster heartbeat feeling drowsy (lethargy) feeling unwell (malaise) headache loss of appetite nervousness stomach pain sweating tremor, muscle weakness (asthenia) vomiting UNCOMMON allergic skin reactions (along with swelling of face, lip or tongue, rash, itching) confusion delayed ejaculation dizziness when standing up too quickly hallucinations lack of co-ordination muscle or joint pain aggression RARE convulsions liver complaints mania (feeling of over-excitement) sensitivity to sunlight Stop taking SOREST 50MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: distressing thoughts or experiences like thoughts of self-harm sweating, muscle spasms, instability, confusion or extreme agitation stiff muscles, high temperature and confusion (neuroleptic malignant syndrome) feel tired, weak, or confused and have painful, stiff, or uncontrolled muscles severe skin reactions like skin rashes or redness, including rash, starting on the extremities, usually on both sides of the body and evolving into concentric circles that resemble a target (erythema multiforme), widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin, particularly occurring around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), extensive peeling of the skin (toxic epidermal necrolysis) unusual bruising or purple patches appear on your skin, blood in vomit or stool
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYSOREST 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are pregnant unless your doctor considers it necessary, particularly in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGYour doctor will decide whether to discontinue breastfeeding or taking SOREST 50MG TABLET as it may pass through the breast milk affecting the baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or use heavy machines while taking SOREST 50MG TABLET if it makes you sleepy. ALCOHOLDo not drink alcohol while taking SOREST 50MG TABLET as it can make you sleepy and unsteady. KIDNEYSOREST 50MG TABLET should be used with caution if you have any kidney problems, your doctor will adjust the dose according to your age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERSOREST 50MG TABLET should be used with caution if you have any liver problems, your doctor will adjust the dose according to your age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take SOREST 50MG TABLET if you are allergic to Fluvoxamine or to any ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASESOREST 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients who recently had a heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSBefore taking SOREST 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have epilepsy have a history of bleeding problems have diabetes having management with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) had mania (feeling of over-excitement) have glaucoma (high pressure in eye) had thoughts of self-harm Use in pediatrics: This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years unless they are being managed for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of SOREST 50MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking SOREST 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: tizanidine (muscle relaxant) St John’s Wort, other herbal medicines benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, neuroleptic, lithium, tryptophan, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (moclobemide), pimozide, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (citalopram) (to manage depression and psychotic condition) aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or aspirin-like medicines (to manage pain and inflammation) ciclosporin (to reduce activity of the immune system) methadone (for pain and withdrawal symptoms) mexiletine (to manage abnormal heart rhythms) phenytoin or carbamazepine (to manage epilepsy) propranolol (to manage high blood pressure and heart conditions) ropinirole (for Parkinson’s disease) to manage migraines, such as sumatriptan terfenadine (to manage allergies) sildenafil (to manage erectile dysfunction) theophylline (to manage asthma and bronchitis) tramadol (painkiller) clopidogrel, warfarin, nicoumalone (to manage blood clots) B. Drug-Food interaction: If you drink a lot of tea, coffee, and soft drinks with caffeine, you may have symptoms such as hands shaking, feeling sick, fast heart rate (palpitations), restlessness and difficulty sleeping (insomnia). If you lower caffeine intake, these symptoms might disappear. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of SOREST 50MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and feeling drowsy or dizzy. SYNOPSIS Drug : Fluvoxamine Pharmacological Category : Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI) Therapeutic Indication : Depression and Obsessive-compulsive disorder Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep SOREST 50MG TABLET out of reach of children Do not store above 25°C
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Last Updated
25 Nov 2022