Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Atomoxetine(10mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine 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 Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. This medicine may increase your blood pressure, so it is better to monitor it regularly and consult your doctor if it is bothersome.
Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule modulates the activity of certain chemical messengers in the brain, which increases attention and decreases restlessness. It is a non-stimulant medicine.
The oral bioavailability and clearance of atomoxetine are influenced by the activity of CYP2D6; nonetheless, plasma pharmacokinetic parameters are predictable in extensive and poor metaboliser patients. After single oral dose, atomoxetine reaches maximum plasma concentration within about 1-2 hours of administration.
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 Tomoxetin
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Decreased appetite
Abdominal pain
Increased heart rate
High blood pressure
Contraindications to atomoxetine include allergy to atomoxetine, use of an MAOI within the last 14 days, narrow-angle glaucoma, history of pheochromocytoma, and cardiac disorders, which can not tolerate increases in blood pressure or heart rate.
Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule.
Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Atomoxetine is indicated for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children over six years.
Drug-Drug interactions: ATOMOXETINE may interact with other antidepressants (isocarboxazid, fluoxetine, bupropion), antibiotics (linezolid), pain killers (aspirin)
Drug-Food interactions: Avoid alcoholic drinks as it may increase the risk of side effects when taken along with ATOMOXETINE.
Drug-Disease interactions: ATOMOXETINE should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, psychiatric disease, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ISOCARBOXAZID
FLUOXETINE
BUPROPION
LINEZOLID
ASPIRIN
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Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Your doctor will monitor your heart rate and blood pressure regularly while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you experience unusual changes in mood or behavior or suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long does it take for Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule to start working?
In general, you can expect to see a positive change during the first month of taking Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule. After the first month of taking the medication, your dose might be raised if you are not benefitting enough from it.
Q. Is nausea common during the treatment with Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule?
Nausea is a common side-effect of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Also, avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.
Q. When should I call my doctor right away?
Get medical help right away if you get suicidal thoughts, chest pain or if you experience severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Q. What medicine should be avoided along with Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule?
Avoid taking any other anti-depressant along with Tomoxetin 10mg Capsule without consulting your doctor. This is because the combination may cause side-effects like shaking (tremor), shivering, muscle stiffness, fever, rapid pulse, rapid breathing or confusion.
