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About Agonin 25mg Tablet

Agomelatine is used in the treatment of depression. Agomelatine is a melatonin agonist. It works by resynchronizing the sleep-wake cycle that is disturbed in depression.

Uses of Agonin 25mg Tablet

Agomelatine is used in the treatment of depression.

Medicinal Benefits of Agonin 25mg Tablet

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

Side Effects of Agonin 25mg Tablet

Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Increased liver enzymes, Abnormal dreams, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Weight gain

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

• In case if you are suffering from symptoms that interfere with daily functioning (dementia), your doctor will make an individual evaluation of whether it is right for you to take Agomelatine

• Diabetes

• Liver disease or any drugs affecting liver function

• Any other psychiatric disorder

• You have high-risk factors including under-active thyroid or excessive use of alcohol or if you are smoking more than 15 cigarettes/day.

• You should inform your doctor before surgery regarding all the products you use (including prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines, and herbal products)

• Discuss with your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars. This drug may contain lactose.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

• This medicine may interact with other drugs used for the treatment of depression, like Fluvoxamine

• Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, Enoxacin

• Medication for the treatment of blood pressure like Propranolol

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Do not drink alcohol when taking this medicine. It may make you more tired, dizzy, and sleepy than usual.

PREGNANCY

It is probably unsafe to use this medicine during pregnancy due to the limited information available for the use of this medicine in pregnant women.

BREAST FEEDING

There is limited information available for the use of this medicine while breastfeeding. Hence it is better to avoid.

DRIVING

Caution is advised, as taking this medicine may lead to dizziness or sleepiness.