Oxcap

Amoxapine is used in the treatment of depression, Anxiety, bed-wetting, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia and neuropathic pain. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

Oxcap Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Oxcap are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Difficulty in urination, Increased heart rate, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Constipation, Parkinsonism, Akathisia (inability to stay still), Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Drowsiness.

How Oxcap Products work

Amoxapine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

In Depth Information for Oxcap Products

You have been prescribed Oxcap for the treatment of depression.
Drink plenty of fluids as it may cause dehydration and constipation.
Monitor your weight during the treatment as Oxcap can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Oxcap affects you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.
The main dose should be taken at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
It can take 2 to 3 weeks for Oxcap 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 Oxcap, 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 Oxcap, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Oxcap is very less.
It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Patient Concerns about Oxcap Products

Frequently asked questions about Oxcap Products

Q. What is Oxcap 100mg Tablet used for?

Oxcap 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat depression. It restores the balance of certain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain that are responsible for depression along with anxiety or agitation. This helps to elevate the mood and enhances the behavior by creating a feeling of well being.

Q. What are the side effects of Oxcap 100mg Tablet?

The common side effects of Oxcap 100mg Tablet are an increased heart rate, orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing), dryness in mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, weight gain, difficulty in urination and constipation. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects worry you. The doctor will suggest ways to manage or prevent them.

Q. I feel better now, can I stop taking Oxcap 100mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Oxcap 100mg Tablet without discussing it with your doctor even if you feel better. This is because if you stop taking it suddenly, your depression may come back and your symptoms may worsen. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to continue this medicine. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bother you. If you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor may decrease your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine.

Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Oxcap 100mg Tablet?

Oxcap 100mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might worsen the drowsiness. Let your doctor know if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys and if you are on any medicines or supplements. This is because medicines may have interactions with each other and cause allergic reactions that can sometimes be serious. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.

Q. Does Oxcap 100mg Tablet cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?

Do not take Oxcap 100mg Tablet during pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability or loud crying, rigidity (stiffness of limbs), irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor feeding, difficulty in urinating or passing stools.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 25th Nov 2025.
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