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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Agomelatine (25mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Agoprex 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.

Agoprex Tablet may be taken with or without food preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and back pain. Other side effects that may also be observed are stomach pain, changes in body weight, diarrhea, and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking this medicine, please tell your doctor if you suffer from any liver problems or diabetes. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required. Be vigilant about unusual darkening or any changes in the color of your urine, light-colored stools, yellowing of skin or eyes, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, and unusual fatigue as this could be signs of liver problems.

It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Agoprex Tablet

Insomnia
Jet lag
Depression

Side effects of Agoprex 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 Agoprex

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

How Agoprex Tablet works

Agoprex Tablet is a melatonin agonist. It works by resynchronizing the sleep-wake cycle that is disturbed in depression.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Agoprex Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Agoprex 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 Agoprex Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Agoprex 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

Agoprex Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Agoprex Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Agoprex Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.