Oxamine 50mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Psycormedies | strip of 10 tablets

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Composition for Oxamine 50mg Tablet

Amoxapine (50mg)

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Primary uses of Oxamine 50mg Tablet

Depression

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Alcohol

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Medicine Overview

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Medicine Overview of Oxamine Tablet

Uses of Oxamine Tablet

Oxamine 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

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How to use Oxamine Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxamine 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Oxamine Tablet works

Oxamine 50mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

In Depth Information on Oxamine Tablet

Expert advice for Oxamine Tablet

The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
It can take 4 to 6 weeks for Oxamine to start working.
You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back.
If your doctor asks you to stop Oxamine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Oxamine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Oxamine is very less.
It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Oxamine Tablet related warnings

Special precautions for Oxamine Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

Oxamine 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Oxamine 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Oxamine 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Oxamine 50mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

SAFE

Oxamine 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oxamine 50mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Oxamine 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Oxamine Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Oxamine 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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