Description: Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant medication that falls under the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is a psychiatric drug primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It works by restoring the balance of a natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Indication:

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder

Mechanism of Action: Fluvoxamine works by selectively inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by neurons in the central nervous system. This increases the concentration of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, thereby enhancing serotonin’s neurotransmission and leading to an improvement in mood and reduction of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.