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Anxitab Tablet

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Introduction of Anxitab Tablet

Anxitab Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. It is a combination medicine which works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood. It also calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells.

Anxitab Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Anxitab Tablet1 and Anxitab Tablet2.

Uses of Anxitab Tablet

Benefits of Anxitab Tablet

In Depression

Anxitab Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

Side effects of Anxitab 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 Anxitab

  • Constipation
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Weight gain
  • Confusion
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Tiredness
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased heart rate
  • Uncoordinated body movements
  • Depression
  • Memory impairment

How to use Anxitab 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. Anxitab Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anxitab Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anxitab Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anxitab Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Anxitab Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Anxitab Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Anxitab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anxitab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Anxitab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anxitab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Anxitab Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Anxitab 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

Anxitab Tablet

  • Anxitab Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
  • It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
  • If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
  • If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Anxitab Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Anxitab Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
  • Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
Depression,anexity,body. Laziness Depression anxiety,f ear,body laziness
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
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