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Agosan 25mg Tablet

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Agosan 25mg Tablet is a product of Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

Composition: Agomelatine (25mg)

₹ 110.00

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All Details About Agosan 25mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Agosan 25mg Tablet

Description:

Agosan 25mg Tablet helps treat depression. It reduces and gradually eliminates the symptoms of depression such as deep sadness, feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest in activities, sleep disturbances, tiredness, feelings of anxiety, and weight changes.

Agosan 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and back pain. Other side effects that may also be observed are stomach pain, changes in body weight, diarrhea, and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Earlier taking this medicine, please tell your doctor if you suffer from any liver problems or diabetes. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required. Be vigilant about unusual darkening or any changes in the color of your urine, light-colored stools, yellowing of skin or eyes, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, and unusual fatigue as this could be signs of liver problems.

It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Agosan

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Chubbyigue
  • Apprehension
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Posterior pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Alter in body weight
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Sleepiness
  • Increased liver enzymes

Side Effects:

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Agosan 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Agosan 25mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Agosan 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Agosan 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Agosan 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Agosan 25mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Agosan 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. What should I inform my doctor before starting treatment with Agosan 25mg Tablet?

Earlier 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 Agosan 25mg Tablet damage my liver?

Affirmative, 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 Agosan 25mg Tablet? Are there any side effects due to changes in medicines?

If your doctor changes your previous antidepressant medicine to Agosan 25mg Tablet, he/she will advise you on how you should discontinue your previous medicine when starting Agosan 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 Agosan 25mg Tablet?

Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. This medicine does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Retain this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Q. Can Agosan 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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