Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S

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Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants that treat depression. Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S contains the active ingredient agomelatine. Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is used in adults to treat depression. Depression is a broad symptom that includes continuously disturbed moods that hinder everyday life activities. Symptoms include sadness, feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest in favorite hobbies, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and weight change. Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S aims to reduce and gradually remove the symptoms responsible for depression. 

Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S causes side effects such as nausea, diarrhea or constipation, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, changes in the sleeping pattern, increased levels of liver enzymes, and tiredness.

Indications

 Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is indicated for

• Major depressive episodes in adults including prevention of relapse

How does Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S work?

Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is a melatonergic agonist (MT1 and MT2 receptors) and 5-HT2C antagonist. Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S resynchronizes circadian rhythms in circadian rhythm disruption. Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S increases noradrenaline and dopamine release specifically in the frontal cortex.

How to use Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S?

Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is taken once daily orally at bedtime. After two weeks of treatment if there is no betterment in symptoms dose may be doubled by your doctor. Any dose increase should be made according to the patient’s benefits/risks which are based on strict LFT monitoring. Liver function tests should be carried out in all patients before treatment initiation. Treatment should not be started if transaminases exceed 3 times the upper limit of normal.

Patients with depression should be treated for at least 6 months to make sure that they are free of symptoms. Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is for oral use. You can swallow Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S with water. Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S can be taken with or without food.

Dosage

The recommended dose of Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is:

• one tablet (25mg) at bedtime
• in some cases, your doctor may prescribe a higher dose (50mg), i.e. two tablets to be taken together at bedtime. 

Pregnancy and lactation

• Consult your doctor before taking Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S in pregnancy. There is a lack of sufficient data about the safety of the drugs during pregnancy.
• Breast-feeding should be discontinued if you take Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S.

Contraindications

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• Concomitant use of potent CYP1A2 inhibitors
• Hepatic impairment
• Hypersensitivity
• Kidney impairment

Precautions

Consult your doctor if:

• If you are taking medicines known to affect the liver.
• If you are obese or overweight.
• If you are diabetic.
• If you take heavy alcohol.
• If you have increased levels of liver enzymes before treatment, your doctor will assess if the Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is suitable for you.
• If you have bipolar disorder and have experienced; manic symptoms (a period of abnormally high excitability and emotions) consult your doctor before you start the Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S or continue it. 
• If you are suffering from dementia, your doctor will make an assessment and then start the Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S. 

Interaction with other medications

Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Propranolol
• Alcohol 
• Estrogen
• Rifampicin
• Fluvoxamine
• Enoxacin

Adverse effects

Very common side effects

• headache 

Common side effects

• Dizziness
• sleepiness (somnolence)
• difficulty in sleeping (insomnia
• feeling sick (nausea)
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• abdominal pain
• back pain
• Tiredness
• Anxiety
• abnormal dreams
• increased levels of liver enzymes in your blood
• Vomiting
• weight gain.

Uncommon side effects

• Migraine
• pins and needles in the fingers and toes (paraesthesia)
• blurred vision
• restless legs syndrome (a disorder that is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs)
• ringing in the ears
• excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
• Eczema
• Pruritus
• urticaria (hives)
• Agitation
• Irritability
• Restlessness
• aggressive behavior
• Nightmares
• mania/hypomania

Rare side effects

• serious skin eruption (erythematous rash)
• face edema (swelling) and angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• Hepatitis
• jaundice

How to cope with side effects

• Drowsiness

Drowsiness usually wears off over time. Consult your doctor about changing the dose or dose timings. 

• Headache

Headaches can be relieved by using an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen.

• Insomnia

Insomnia that is caused by Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S can be countered by eating a healthy diet, exercising daily, going to bed, and waking up at the same time daily. Also, if you stop using electronic devices two hours before bedtime; it will help your sleep pattern. 

• Nausea

Take Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S with food to avoid nausea. Eat smaller and more frequent meals to avoid nausea. Drinking plenty of fluids and using antacids lessens nausea. 

• Constipation

Drink plenty of water and eat a high fiber diet to counter constipation.

FAQS

Q. WHAT IS {{PRODUCT}} USED FOR?

Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S is used to treat major depression.

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Q. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I STOP TAKING THE {{PRODUCT}} IMMEDIATELY?

Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S should not be stopped immediately as it may cause rebound effects. Consult your doctor for recommended specifications according to your body.

Q. HOW SAFE IS {{PRODUCT}}?

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Q. HOW IS {{PRODUCT}} TAKEN?

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Q. CAN {{PRODUCT}} AFFECT FERTILITY?

There is no suggestive evidence that Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S will affect fertility.

Q. HOW LONG DOES {{PRODUCT}} TAKE TO WORK?

{{PRODUCT}} takes up to 4 weeks to have full effect. But reports are suggestive that it starts to help with symptoms in the first two weeks.

Q. WHAT EFFECTS WILL Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S HAVE ON MY BODY?

Some people have reported weight gain in long-term use due to a return of appetite. Some people complain of weight loss but that is rare.

Q. WILL TAKING {{PRODUCT}} AFFECT MY SLEEP?

Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S may make you feel drowsy for a few days, but this condition surpasses in a few days.

Q. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN {{PRODUCT}} OVERDOSAGE OCCURS?

Do not use Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S more than the prescribed dose. Taking more of the Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side effects. If you suspect that you have overdosed on the Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S rush to the emergency.

Q. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FORGET TO TAKE {{PRODUCT}}?

In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use an extra dose to make up for a missed dose.

Q. CAN YOU CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH {{PRODUCT}}?

Alcohol should generally be avoided as it may aggravate the pharmacologic effects of Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S and make you drowsy.

Q. CAN I DRIVE OR RIDE A BIKE AFTER TAKING {{PRODUCT}}?

You should avoid driving just after you start taking Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S as it may affect your ability to drive. You can reassess your condition a few days after you have started taking the Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S.

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Keep Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S out of the reach of children. Store Agoviz 25mg Tablet 7 ‘S at room temperature and away from heat and direct light.