Anxinil 0.5mg Tablets

• As per CDSCO, Anxinil tablets are used in the following conditions:
• In immediate or short-term management of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder (resolves symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, tiredness, problems with focusing, etc.)
• In the treatment of panic disorders like panic attacks (it helps with calmness and improves cognitive abilities)
• In the short-term management of anxiety in patients with depression.

• If you have a history of hypersensitive reaction to any component of Anxinil tablets.
• If you have central nervous system depression.
• If you have a history of alcohol addiction; Anxinil tablets have the potential to be habit-forming and can cause physical and psychological dependency.
• If you are pregnant or planning to conceive; this medicine can cause congenital disabilities in the foetus.
• If you are nursing; this medicine can have adverse effects on newborn babies.
• If you notice sudden mood changes, have suicidal thoughts or engage in harmful behaviour.
• If you use any narcotic or opioid pain relievers.
• If you have been diagnosed with closed-angle glaucoma (an eye disorder); Anxinil tablets can increase fluid pressure in the eye.
• If you have respiratory problems like asthma, sleep apnea, etc.
• If you are at risk of falling frequently or have sudden spells of dizziness.
• Note - Do not give this medicine to a child or adolescent under the age of 18.

• Lightheadedness
• Blurred speech
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Change in sex drive
• Balancing problems

Other General Warnings

• You have suicidal thoughts after starting treatment with Anxinil tablets.
• You have a history of lung, kidney, or liver disease.
• You are an older adult over 65. These tablets may cause serious adverse effects due to slow metabolism in this age group.
• You take medication for fungal infections.
• You have withdrawal symptoms like agitation, sweating, tremors, nausea, and confusion. The dose of this medicine needs to be slowly tapered.
• You are planning to have a medical or dental procedure.
• You have a history of seizure disorder and are under antiepileptic medication.
• You are pregnant or planning to conceive.
• You use oral contraceptives.
• You use herbal or Ayurvedic medicines and vitamins or supplements. Some of them can interfere with Anxinil tablets and cause adverse effects.

• Take Anxinil tablets exactly as advised by the doctor.
• Do not exceed the dosage, even in cases when you do not notice any effects of this medicine.
• Take Anxinil tablets as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not break or chew this tablet.
• Do not take Anxinil tablets with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not consume this medicine if its packaging is broken.
• Do not abruptly stop taking Anxinil tablets; this can result in adverse effects from withdrawal.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Using Anxinil tablets and antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like fluoxetine and desipramine can cause increased side effects.
• Do not use Anxinil tablets with antihistamines (allergy medicines)like cetirizine, opioid painkillers like Tramadol, sleeping pills, etc. It can increase drowsiness and fatigue.
• If you take treatment antifungal medication like itraconazole and ketoconazole. This medicine can reduce their effects.
• Anxinil tablets can reduce the effect of oral contraceptives or birth control pills.
• Do not use other sedatives such as sertraline with this medicine; it can enhance the side effects of Anxinil tablets.
• Avoid using St John’s wort (herbal medicine for managing depression) with Anxinil tablets.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid grapefruit and its juice as it increases the amount of Anxinil tablets in the blood. It can cause many adverse effects.
• Coffee and caffeine-containing products and drinks lower the effects of this medicine. It also increases the symptoms of the condition for which the Anxinil tablet is being used.