Amixide Tablet 10’s is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe depression associated with moderate to severe anxiety. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety and depression can occur at the same time.
Amixide Tablet 10’s is a combination of two drugs: Amitriptyline (tricyclic anti-depressant) and Chlordiazepoxide (benzodiazepine anxiolytic). Amitriptyline works by affecting certain chemical messengers in the brain that communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood and treating depression. Chlordiazepoxide works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
You are advised to take Amixide Tablet 10’s only for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision and bloating. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself. Do not take Amixide Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. Consult your doctor before taking Amixide Tablet 10’s if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Amixide Tablet 10’s causes sleepiness, dizziness and might impair thinking and motor skills. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Amixide Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Medicinal Benefits
Amixide Tablet 10’s is a combination of two drugs: Amitriptyline and Chlordiazepoxide. Amixide Tablet 10’s is used to treat moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic anti-depressant that affects certain chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood treats depression. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic that works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Amixide Tablet 10’s has a calming effect on various functions of the brain. Thereby, Amixide Tablet 10’s helps in treating anxiety and depression.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AMIXIDE 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.
HOW TO USE AMIXIDE 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. Amixide 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Amixide Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you recently had a heart attack or heart problems, are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI). Do not take opioids with Amixide Tablet 10’s as it may result in increased sedation, depression, coma and death. Amixide Tablet 10’s should not be taken for longer durations as it may cause physical dependence. Inform your doctor before taking Amixide Tablet 10’s if you have bipolar disorder, eye problems, urination problems, seizures, thyroid problems, kidney or liver problems or if you are due to have any surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself. Talk to your doctor before taking Amixide Tablet 10’s if you have a history of drug abuse, addiction or alcohol abuse as Amixide Tablet 10’s may cause dependence. Do not take Amixide Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant, as it may cause birth defects. Consult your doctor before taking Amixide Tablet 10’s if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Amixide Tablet 10’s causes sleepiness, dizziness and might impair thinking and motor skills. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Amixide Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Amixide Tablet 10’s should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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