Amoxapine ( Asendin
)
Amoxapine ( Asendin ) a heterocyclic
antidepressants. This drug is used mainly in the treatment of depression:
endogenous, neurotic, or reactive. This drug is also used as a second
line agent for panic attacks and used in refractory atypical unipolar
depression.
Strengths:
Tables:
25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg
Dosages: Actual
dosage must be determined by a physician.
Oral:
Start : 50 mg 2 to 3 times daily.
Increases : After fifth or sixth day,
as needed to 100 mg 3 times daily.
Maintenance : 120
to 300 mg in 24 hours.
Maximum :
600 mg in 24 hours.
Normal dosage:
75 mg to 150 mg Daily, in healthy young adult.
Take With: With food and a
full glass of water.
Full Benefits In: In a few days to
a few weeks. If any unpleasant side effects, they should
appear right away.
Missed Dose(s): If within
one hour take, if over an hour skip and then continue on your
normal schedule. If you take this drug at bedtime and dosage is
missed, do not take it in morning.
Never Take a Double Dose!
If Stop Taking: Do not stop
without consulting your physician and never abruptly.
Warnings
The habit-forming potential is none. This drug if beneficial
should be taken about six months, in a few up to a year.
Do not take this drug if you are pregnant, try some
non-drug alternatives.
Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant.
Do not take if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this drug to children under
sixteen. If over sixty only use drug in small doses and with close monitoring
of it's side effects. The elderly should be careful when standing, the
blood pressure lowering effects of this drug may make them fall.
Do not use if:
You had negative reactions to this drug or any drug in this group in
the past. If you are recovering from a heart attack. If you have taken
or are taking any MAO inhibitors in
the last 14 days.
Inform your Doctor
if: You had negative reactions to this drug or any drug in
this group in the past. If you have epilepsy, liver / kidney disease,
or asthma. If you have a history of blood cell disorder, diabetes, glaucoma,
heart disease, paranoia, prostate gland enlargement, schizophrenia,
urinary retention or overactive thyroid. If you are taking any other
prescription or non-prescription drug. If you plan to be under anesthesia
or having any surgery in the next few months, also if you will be under-going
any medical tests.
Amoxapine ( Symptoms or Effects )
Common: Blurred vision, constipation, drowsiness, dry
mouth, impaired urination, or low blood pressure.
Rare: Allergies, cavities, confusion, drug
fever, increased appetite, insomnia, involuntary facial / tongue
movements, racing heartbeat / palpitations, seizures, skin rash, sexual
problems, swelling.
See physician always: Allergies, confusion, involuntary
facial / tongue movements, low blood pressure, seizures, skin rash,
sexual problems, or swelling.
See physician if severe: Blurred vision, constipation,
drowsiness, dry mouth, increased appetite, insomnia, or racing heartbeat
/ palpitations.
See physician NOW:
Involuntary facial / tongue movements or drug fever..
Stop taking and see physician
NOW: Seizures.
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