Depilox 100mg Tablet
Consern Pharma P Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
81.12

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Depression

COMPOSITION:
Amoxapine (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Depilox 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Depilox 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Depilox 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Depilox 100mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Depilox 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Depilox 100mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Depilox 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Amoxapine   100mg

Uses of Depilox Tablet
Depilox 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depressionIt is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

How to use Depilox 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. Depilox 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Depilox Tablet works
Depilox 100mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Difficulty in urination, Increased heart rate, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Constipation, Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Dystonia.

Expert advice for Depilox Tablet
The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may produce drowsiness or sleepiness. It can take 4 to 6 weeks for Depilox to start working. You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back. If your doctor asks you to stop Depilox, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Depilox, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Depilox is very less. It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the uses of Depilox?
Depilox is used for the treatment of depression

Q. How does Depilox work?
It acts by increasing the amount of chemicals (norepinephrine and serotonin) that is required to maintain normal mental balance

Q. Does Depilox cause weight gain?
Depilox causes change in weight (increase or decrease).