How to Pronounce Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
How do you pronounce Fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine is pronounced “floo-VOX-a-meen”. It has 4 syllables: floo – vox – a – meen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “vox”.
How many syllables are in Fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine has 4 syllables: floo – vox – a – meen.
What does Fluvoxamine mean?
Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It inhibits the serotonin transporter (SERT), increasing synaptic serotonin levels. Unlike other SSRIs, it is FDA-approved primarily for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults and children, and social anxiety disorder in adults. It also has high affinity for sigma-1 receptors, which may contribute to its unique effects. It is a potent inhibitor of CYP1A2 and CYP2C19, making drug interactions an important consideration.
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OCD treatment, social anxiety disorder, psychiatry, pediatric mental health
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