Agomelatine

Agomelatine is an anti-depressant drug and is used for the purpose of treating severe depression and other related mental illnesses. It is available in the form of tablets meant for oral intake. The drug helps to restore the balance of chemicals of the brain and biological rhythms in the body. It may used along with proper psychiatric counselling procedures to gain maximum benefits. The medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents and elderly people above 75 years of age. Precautions must be taken if you have a history of drug allergies, suffer from fluctuating blood pressures, any liver disorder or kidney malfunction. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, proper diagnosis of your condition and the doctor’s discretion is advised before having this medicine administered to you. The medicine may take up to a week to show its action, but it is important to keep continuing the course of treatment diligently as directed by your doctor. Even if you feel better, your doctor may advise you to continue the course for a short while, for complete recovery. You must abstain from alcohol, smoking and drug abuse as they not only cause health complications on interactions with medicine but they also worsen the mental health.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Depression

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Anxiety

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Back Pain

• Abdominal Pain

• Change In Body Weight

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Sleepiness

• Increased Liver Enzymes

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking Agomelatine with alcohol is not advisable.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Agoprex 25mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Agomelatine, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Agomelatine as ingredient

• Agoprex 25Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Agomelatine is an antidepressant agent referred to as agomelatine. It behaves similar to an agonist at receptors of Melatonin such as MT1 and MT2. It also acts as antagonist at Serotonin receptors such as (5-HT) (2c).

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.