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Agoprex Tablet

Agomelatine (25mg)

₹138.55 ₹163.0015% Off


Product Code: 124964
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Constituents

Agomelatine (25mg)

Usage of Agoprex Tablet

  • Depression

Description of Agoprex Tablet

Agoprex Tablet may be taken with or without food preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and back pain. Other side effects that may also be observed are stomach pain, changes in body weight, diarrhea, and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking this medicine, please tell your doctor if you suffer from any liver problems or diabetes. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required. Be vigilant about unusual darkening or any changes in the color of your urine, light-colored stools, yellowing of skin or eyes, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, and unusual fatigue as this could be signs of liver problems.It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Possible Side-effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Agoprex

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Back pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Change in body weight
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Sleepiness
  • Increased liver enzymes

Unit

10 tablets

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How to use Agoprex Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Agoprex Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Agoprex Tablet is a melatonin agonist. It works by resynchronizing the sleep-wake cycle that is disturbed in depression.

Related Warnings

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Agoprex Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Agoprex Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Information regarding the use of Agoprex Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Agoprex Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Agoprex Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Agoprex Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Agoprex Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Agoprex Tablet for the treatment of depression.
  • It may take a few weeks for this medicine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • It should be taken at bedtime.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Agoprex Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as that may lead to increased side effects.
  • You may need regular blood tests to monitor your liver and kidney functions while you are taking this medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What should I inform my doctor before starting treatment with Agoprex Tablet?

    Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you are allergic to agomelatine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, if your liver does not work properly (hepatic impairment) or if you are taking any other antidepressants or antibiotics.

  • Can Agoprex Tablet damage my liver?

    Yes, this medicine can cause further serious or even life-threatening damage to the liver if you have ever had any liver problems. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice severe stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, clay-colored stools, tiredness, itching, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

  • I was taking an anti-depressant but my doctor has asked me to start taking Agoprex Tablet? Are there any side effects due to changes in medicines?

    If your doctor changes your previous antidepressant medicine to Agoprex Tablet, he/she will advise you on how you should discontinue your previous medicine when starting Agoprex Tablet. You may experience discontinuation symptoms like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, feeling sick, being sick, and shaking. These effects are usually mild to moderate and disappear spontaneously within a few days. Inform your doctor immediately if the symptoms worsen.

  • How to store Agoprex Tablet?

    Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. This medicine does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

  • Can Agoprex Tablet be given to children?

    This medicine is not recommended in the treatment of depression in patients under 18 years of age since its safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group.

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