Elaxine tablet 15 mg 2_10?s works by affecting the communication process between nerve cells and restoring the chemical balance in the brain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Elaxine tablet 15 mg 2_10?s

Uncontrolled muscle movements severe

Mood swings severe

Abnormal thinking

Agitation and anxiety

Difficulty in breathing severe

Swelling of eyelids, face, lips severe

Irregular menstrual periods

Convulsions (seizures) severe

Change in libido

Fever with chills severe

Dizziness and fainting

Dry mouth and lips

Weight gain

Nausea and Vomiting

Increased urination frequency

Abnormal dreams

Sense of constant movement of surroundings

Uses of Elaxine tablet 15 mg 2_10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Depression
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of major depression. These symptoms may include sadness, loss of interest, irritability and sleeplessness. The symptoms are very severe and may impair the normal quality of life.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery after taking this medicine.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless clearly needed and the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. It is advised to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of the medicine is necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks before starting the use of this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Mirtazepine or any other ingredient present with it.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
This medicine should not be used by patients taking any medicine belonging to MAO inhibitor category. The minimum time gap between the consumption of these medicines should be 14 days.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless clearly needed and the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. It is advised to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of the medicine is necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks before starting the use of this medicine.

General Warnings

Suicidal thoughts and behaviour
Use of this medicine is reported to provoke suicidal thoughts and increased suicidal tendencies, especially in young patients. Report any such incidence to the doctor so that counseling and monitoring of progress can be performed at regular intervals.

Serotonin syndrome
Use of this medicine along with other serotonergic drugs may cause a condition marked by high body temperature, agitation, increased reflexes, tremor, sweating, dilated pupils and diarrhea.

Withdrawal
The use of this medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. Symptoms of an abrupt withdrawal may include dizziness, abnormal dreams, agitation, anxiety, tremor etc.

Bone fracture
Use of this medicine has been associated with rare cases of bone fracture. Report any instance of bone pain, swelling, or bruising to the doctor while being treated with this medicine.

Movement disorder
Use of this medicine may cause a movement disorder marked be restlessness and a compelling need to be in constant motion. The patient may also feel that the surrounding, as well as himself, is moving constantly.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Use of this medicine has been associated with the occurrence of a rare but serious condition characterized by very high fever, irregular heart rate, increased need to breathe, muscle stiffness, altered mental status etc.

Glaucoma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from angle closure glaucoma.

Change in libido
Use of this medicine has been associated with a change in libido and sexual dysfunction.

Mania
Use of this medicine may precipitate mania and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from bipolar disorder.

Heart and blood vessel disorder
Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of a heart or blood vessel disorder. It should be used with caution in such cases especially if the patient is taking other medications that could also affect the functioning of heart and blood vessels.

Drowsiness
Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness in some patients. You should refrain from driving or operating heavy machinery at least in the initial phase of treatment with this medicine.

Increased appetite and weight gain
Use of this medicine may cause an increase in appetite and may lead to weight gain.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include confusion, difficulty in recalling past incidents, increased pulse rate, and drowsiness.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Amitriptyline severe

Cisapride severe

Fluoxetine severe

Linezolid severe

Mifepristone severe

Moxifloxacin severe

Ondansetron severe

Tramadol severe

Quinidine severe

Selegiline severe

5-Hydroxytryptophan severe

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having an impairment of liver/kidney function. Appropriate dose adjustment and frequent monitoring are advised in such cases.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a tumor of the adrenal glands as the risk of severe adverse effects are significantly high.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy or any other form of seizure disorder.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from angle closure glaucoma. Use of this medicine may cause the intraocular pressure to rise worsening the symptoms of the disease.

General Instructions

Take Elaxine tablet 15 mg 2_10?s exactly as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the labeled instructions while taking this medicine. Ensure that the right quantity of medicine is consumed for the prescribed duration only. This medicine is usually taken at bedtime with an adequate amount of water. It may take several weeks for the symptoms to improve. Do not stop the use of this medicine abruptly.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken at bedtime only

May cause sleepiness

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