Agomelatine
Information about Agomelatine
Agomelatine Uses
Agomelatine is used in the treatment of insomnia, jet lag and depression.
How Agomelatine works
Agomelatine is a melatonin agonist. It works by resynchronizing the sleep-wake cycle that is disturbed in depression.
Common side effects of Agomelatine
Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Increased liver enzymes, Abnormal dreams, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Weight gain
Available Medicine for Agomelatine
AgoprexSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1781 variant(s)
NoveltinIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1021 variant(s)
AgoposeMankind Pharma Ltd
₹801 variant(s)
AgosanEisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
₹1101 variant(s)
AgoninChemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹1391 variant(s)
AgodepSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹721 variant(s)
AgotineTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹831 variant(s)
SimelatinAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹791 variant(s)
AgoblissHAB Pharma
₹911 variant(s)
LupiblissLupin Ltd
₹801 variant(s)
Expert advice for Agomelatine
- You have been prescribed Agomelatine for the treatment of depression.
- It may take a few weeks for this medicine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It should be taken at bedtime.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Agomelatine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as that may lead to increased side effects.
- You may need regular blood tests to monitor your liver and kidney functions while you are taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.