Axa
Axa Products are primarily used for
Depression
About Axa Products
Uses of Axa Products
Amoxapine is used in the treatment of depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.
Axa Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Axa 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 Axa 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.
Patient Concerns about Axa Products
Frequently asked questions about Axa Products
Frequently asked questions about Amoxapine
Q. What is Axa 100 Tablet used for?
Axa 100 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 Axa 100 Tablet?
The common side effects of Axa 100 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 Axa 100 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Axa 100 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 Axa 100 Tablet?
Axa 100 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 Axa 100 Tablet cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?
Do not take Axa 100 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.