Amipox Tablet

• As per CDSCO, the Amipox tablet is used in the following conditions:
• Treatment of the symptoms of major depressive disorder (improves mood fluctuations and behaviour)
• Management of symptoms of anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and other mood disorders

• Do not use Amipox tablets, or use caution:
• If you have an allergic reaction to any ingredient of Amipox tablets.
• If you are pregnant; Amipox medicine can have serious side effects on the foetus, especially in the third trimester.
• If you are nursing, consult a doctor before Amipox tablets.
• If you have central nervous system (CNS) depression (lowering CNS functionality of breathing).
• If you have narrow-angle glaucoma (a condition with increased pressure in the eye); Amipox tablets medicine worsens this condition.
• If you use other anti-anxiety medicine or sedatives; they can interfere with Amipox tablets and cause adverse reactions.
• If you have a seizure disorder and are on antiepileptic (anti-seizure) medication.
• If you have liver disease.
• If you have a history of alcohol addiction or substance abuse, mental health disorder, etc.
• If you are a child or adolescent under 18; this medicine is not meant for use in this age group.

• Side effects of Amipox tablets include:
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Urinary retention
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall in blood pressure with position change)

Other General Warnings

• You have a seizure disorder. This medicine should be used with extreme caution, as it can increase the risk of seizures.
• You are an older adult. Dose adjustment may be needed to lower excessive side effects due to slow metabolism in this age group.
• You are under 18 years of age; the safety of this medicine is not clearly established for this age group.
• You experience persistent side effects.
• You have a respiratory illness.
• You take Ayurvedic or herbal medicines or supplements. Some of these can cause serious side effects when taken with Amipox tablets.
• You have planning surgery or a dental procedure.

• Take the Amipox tablets in the recommended dose and duration.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose without informing the doctor, as it can cause an overdose.
• Have it immediately after opening the package.
• Try to take the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablet.
• Try to take this medication on time with or without food. In case of stomach issues, take it after meals.
• Check the expiration date before using Amipox tablets.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Amipox tablets are known to interact with the following medicines.
• Taking Amipox tablets with antidepressants like fluoxetine, paroxetine, etc., can increase serotonin levels and cause serotonin toxicity, a condition with severe side effects that may result in death.
• Avoid other medicines that cause drowsiness like antihistamines (cetirizine), cold and cough medicine, opiates or narcotic pain relievers (codeine, tramadol), muscle relaxants, etc., with Amipox tablets. These medicines can raise the side effects of Amipox tablets and cause extreme drowsiness.
• It can be dangerous to use anti-anxiety and mood disorder medication (linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline, etc.) with the Amipox tablets, as they can cause severe effects. They stop serotonin metabolism and can result in serotonin levels that are high enough to cause serotonin syndrome with life-threatening symptoms.
• If you have any bleeding issues or take blood thinners like warfarin, use caution when taking Amipox tablets, as this medicine increases the risk of bleeding.
• If you are already on antiepileptic medicines like phenytoin and carbamazepine for seizure disorders, inform your doctor as these medicines can increase the side effects of Amipox tablets.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid grapefruit and its juice while on treatment with Amipox tablets. This fruit can increase the levels of this medicine in the blood.