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How does fluvoxamine maleate work?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Fluvoxamine maleate is thought to work by selectively inhibiting serotonin reuptake in brain neurones, with minimal interference with noradrenergic processes.

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Faverin 50mg film-coated tabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 40Document updated 5 March 2026

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