Generic Name - Amoxapine
Category - Antidepressant medication
Indications
Depression and Anxiety disorders.
Generic Amoxapine is indicated to treat depression and other anxiety disorders. Depression is the result of decreased amount of the chemicals noradrenaline and serotonin which are released from nerve cells in the brain. This results in imbalance and leads to depression. Generic Amoxapine restores these chemicals in the brain and helps relieve depression.
Generic for Amoxapine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Amoxapine is contraindicated in patients, who have taken MAO inhibitors in the last two weeks, with narrow angle glaucoma and with irregular heart beat.
Generic Amoxapine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Liver disease
Kidney disease
asthma
thyroid disease
diabetes
stomach or intestinal problems
high blood pressure or heart disease
had a heart attack in the last 6 weeks
an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating or
glaucoma.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Amoxapine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Phenobarbital
MAO inhibitors
Lithium
Generic for Amoxapine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAmoxapine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Amoxapine may vary from one patient to another. Usual effective dosage is 200 to 300 mg daily. If no response is seen at 300 mg dosage may be increased, depending upon tolerance, up to 400 mg daily.
Generic for Amoxapine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Amoxapine side Effects include abdominal discomfort or pain, abnormal bleeding, allergic reaction, an irregular heartbeat, backache, breast tenderness, changes in appetite or weight, chest pain, confusion, constipation and decreased hearing.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Amoxapine.
Generic for Amoxapine and Pregnancy
The safety of Generic Amoxapine during pregnancy has not been established. Request for medical advice before use.
Generic for Amoxapine and Breastfeeding
Generic Amoxapine passes into breast milk. It is recommended that mothers avoid Generic Amoxapine while breast feeding.
Generic for Amoxapine and Pediatric
Generic Amoxapine is not recommended in children, since the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Generic for Amoxapine and Geriatric
Generic Amoxapine is not recommended for elderly patients generally because of an increase in dizziness and falls.
Note
The above information about Generic Amoxapine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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