Anxitab Tablet
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Product introduction
Anxitab Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. It is a combination medicine which works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood. It also calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells.
Anxitab Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea and anxiety.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, dryness in mouth, increased heart rate and blur vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should exercise regularly and have a balanced diet. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild and temporary. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects are rare.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Anxitab Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea and anxiety.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, dryness in mouth, increased heart rate and blur vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should exercise regularly and have a balanced diet. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild and temporary. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects are rare.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Anxitab Tablet
Benefits of Anxitab Tablet
In Depression
Anxitab Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects of Anxitab Tablet
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 them
Common side effects of Anxitab
- Constipation
- Difficulty in urination
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Confusion
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Tiredness
- Blurred vision
- Increased heart rate
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Depression
- Memory impairment
How to use Anxitab 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. Anxitab Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Anxitab Tablet works
Anxitab Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anxitab Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anxitab Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anxitab Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Anxitab Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Anxitab Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
As Anxitab Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Anxitab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anxitab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Anxitab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anxitab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Anxitab Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Anxitab Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Anxitab Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
- It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
- If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
- If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Anxitab Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Anxitab Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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