What should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Luvox CR to Children or the Elderly?
If you are PREGNANT
- Requires a Risk/Benefit Assessment:
If you are NURSING
- Precaution: LIMITED DATA SUGGEST SMALL AMOUNTS EXCRETED RESULTED IN NO INFANT ADV EFFECT
If you are an adult over 60
- Management or Monitoring Precaution: Hepatic-Decreased drug clearance by 50% in the elderly. Titrate dose upward more slowly. Endocrine-May exacerbate or cause SIADH or hyponatremia. Monitor sodium level closely when starting or changing dosages in older adults.
Giving Luvox CR to a child under 12
- Severe Precaution: Possible increased suicidal ideation and attempt. Risk of hyperkinesia, agitation, depression, dysmenorrhea and skin rash. Monitor height and weight.
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