Agotine
Agotine Products are primarily used for
Depression
About Agotine Products
Agotine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Agotine are Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Increased liver enzymes, Abnormal dreams, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Weight gain.
How Agotine Products work
Agomelatine is a melatonin agonist. It works by resynchronizing the sleep-wake cycle that is disturbed in depression.
Patient Concerns about Agotine Products
Frequently asked questions about Agotine Products
Frequently asked questions about Agomelatine
Q. What should I inform my doctor before starting treatment with Agotine 25mg 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.
Q. Can Agotine 25mg 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).
Q. I was taking an anti-depressant but my doctor has asked me to start taking Agotine 25mg Tablet? Are there any side effects due to changes in medicines?
If your doctor changes your previous antidepressant medicine to Agotine 25mg Tablet, he/she will advise you on how you should discontinue your previous medicine when starting Agotine 25mg 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.
Q. How to store Agotine 25mg 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.
Q. Can Agotine 25mg 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.