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Agodep 25mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Agodep 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.
Agodep 25mg Tablet is used to treat sleeplessness / correct sleep-wake pattern.
Agodep 25mg Tablet is used to treat sleeplessness / correct sleep-wake pattern.
Uses of Agodep Tablet
Benefits of Agodep Tablet
In Depression
Agodep 25mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. It helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Side effects of Agodep Tablet
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
Common side effects of Agodep
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Back pain
- Abdominal pain
- Change in body weight
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Agodep 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. Agodep 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Agodep 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Agodep 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 Agodep 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Agodep 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
Agodep 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Agodep 25mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Agodep 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Agodep 25mg Tablet 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 Agodep 25mg Tablet 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Arylethylamine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Melatonin agonist
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Agodep Tablet for?
Depression
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Agodep 25mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Q. What should I inform my doctor before starting treatment with Agodep 25mg Tablet?
Before 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 Agodep 25mg Tablet damage my liver?
Yes, 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 Agodep 25mg Tablet? Are there any side effects due to changes in medicines?
If your doctor changes your previous antidepressant medicine to Agodep 25mg Tablet, he/she will advise you on how you should discontinue your previous medicine when starting Agodep 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 Agodep 25mg Tablet?
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. This medicine does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Q. Can Agodep 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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Agomelatine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 5-8.
- Agomelatine. Stoke Poges, Slough: Servier Laboratories Limited; 2009 [revised 12 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Agomelatine. Les Laboratoires Servier Industrie. [Accesed 19 Mar. 2019]. (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Country of origin: India
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