Depression

In Depression Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing relieve anxiety and tension helps you sleep better and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

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. Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the levels of some chemical messengers in the brain and improves mood.Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea stomach upset flu-like withdrawal symptoms sleep disturbance and anxiety.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea vomiting diarrhea confusion memory impairment and low sexual desire. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly. On the other hand weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you increase the food portions. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may cause suicidal thoughts.Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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. Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: Yes|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Depression

Nausea | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Confusion | Memory impairment | Uncoordinated body movements | Drowsiness | Tiredness | Delayed ejaculation | Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm) | Low sexual desire

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. Can I stop taking Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet if I feel well?::: No you should continue to take Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet even if you feel well. If you stop taking Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet suddenly serious withdrawal problems may occur. Consult your doctor instead of stopping it yourself your doctor might decrease your dose gradually.| Q. Can the use of Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet cause sleepiness?::: Yes Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving operating machinery working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Anxizam Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.