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FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE (UNII: 5LGN83G74V) (FLUVOXAMINE - UNII:O4L1XPO44W)
Eon Labs, Inc.
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE 25 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Fluvoxamine maleate tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), as defined in DSM-III-R or DSM-IV. The obsessions or compulsions cause marked distress, are time-consuming, or significantly interfere with social or occupational functioning. Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses or images (obsessions) that are ego-dystonic and/or repetitive, purposeful, and intentional behaviors (compulsions) that are recognized by the person as excessive or unreasonable. The efficacy of fluvoxamine maleate tablets, USP was established in four trials in outpatients with OCD: two 10-week trials in adults, one 10-week trial in pediatric patients (ages 8 to 17), and one maintenance trial in adults (see CLINICAL STUDIES [14] ). ( see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS [5.4 to 5.7]). The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluvoxamine maleate or within 14 days of stopping tr
Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets, USP, for oral administration, are available as 25 mg Off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated, debossed “E ” over “17” on one side and plain on the other side and supplied as: NDC 0185-0017-01 bottles of 100 50 mg Yellow, round, biconvex, film-coated, debossed “E ” over “27” on one side and bisected on the other side and supplied as: NDC 0185-0027-01 bottles of 100 NDC 0185-0027-05 bottles of 500 100 mg Beige, round, biconvex, film-coated, debossed “E ” over “157” on one side and bisected on the other side and supplied as: NDC 0185-0157-01 bottles of 100 NDC 0185-0157-05 bottles of 500 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense contents in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP with a child-resistant closure, as required. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. PROTECT FROM HIGH HUMIDITY. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATION OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE- FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE TABLET, FILM COATED Eon Labs, Inc. ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets, USP (floo-VOX-ah-meen) Read the Medication Guide that comes with Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider if there is something you do not understand or want to learn more about. What is the most important information I should know about Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets? Fluvoxamine is the same kind of medicine as those used to treat depression and may cause serious side effects, including: 1. Suicidal thoughts or actions: • Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets and antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, or young adults within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed • Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts or actions. • Watch for these changes and call your healthcare provider right away if you notice: o New or sudden changes in mood, behavior, actions, thoughts, or feelings, especially if severe. o Pay particular attention to such changes when Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets is started or when the dose is changed. Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider and call between visits if you are worried about symptoms. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, or call 911 if an emergency, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: • attempts to commit suicide • acting on dangerous impulses • acting aggressive or violent • thoughts about suicide or dying • new or worse depression • new or worse anxiety or panic attacks • feeling agitated, restless, angry or irritable • trouble sleeping • an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you Read the complete document
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE- FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE TABLET, FILM COATED EON LABS, INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE TABLETS, USP SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE TABLETS, USP. FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE TABLETS, FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1994 WARNING: SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANTS _SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._ INCREASED RISK OF SUICIDAL THINKING AND BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS FOR MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER AND OTHER PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS EXCEPT THOSE WITH OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER [5.1]. RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Warnings and Precautions [5.3] 7/2014 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluvoxamine maleate tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) [1]. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • • • • • DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 25 mg Tablets, 50 mg Tablets and 100 mg Tablets [3] CONTRAINDICATIONS • • WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • • • • • Adults: Recommended starting dose is 50 mg at bedtime, with increases of 50 mg every 4 to 7 days as tolerated to maximum effect, not to exceed 300 mg/day. Daily doses over 100 mg should be divided [2.1]. Children and adolescents (8 to 17 years): Recommended starting dose is 25 mg at bedtime, with increases of 25 mg every 4 to 7 days as tolerated to maximum effect, not to exceed 200 mg/day (8 to 11 years) or 300 mg/day (12 to 17 years). Daily doses over 50 mg should be divided [2.2]. Hepatically impaired: Decreased clearance may require modified dose and titration [2.3]. Extended treatment: Adjust dose to maintain lowest effective dose; reassess patients periodically [2.7]. Discontinuation: Gradual dose reduction is recommended (2.8, see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS [5.9]). Co-administration of tizanidine, th Read the complete document