Agoprex Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Agoprex Tablet helps treat depression. It reduces and gradually eliminates the symptoms of depression such as deep sadness, feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest in activities, sleep disturbances, tiredness, feelings of anxiety, and weight changes.

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General Information

Contains

Agomelatine (25mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Agoprex Tablet may be taken with or without food preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and back pain. Other side effects that may also be observed are stomach pain, changes in body weight, diarrhea, and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you. It even 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 this medicine, please tell your doctor if you suffer from any liver problems or diabetes. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required. Be vigilant about unusual darkening or any changes in the color of your urine, light-colored stools, yellowing of skin or eyes, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, and unusual fatigue as this could be signs of liver problems.

It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Agoprex Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Agoprex Tablet

Depression
Agoprex Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. It helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Side effects of Agoprex 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

Common side effects of Agoprex

Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Back pain
Abdominal pain
Change in body weight
Diarrhea
Constipation
Sleepiness
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Agoprex 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. Agoprex Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Agoprex Tablet works

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

All substitutes for Agoprex Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Agoprex Tablet for the treatment of depression.
It may take a few weeks for this medicine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It should be taken at bedtime.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Agoprex Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as that may lead to increased side effects.
You may need regular blood tests to monitor your liver and kidney functions while you are taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Agoprex Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Agoprex Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Agoprex Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Agoprex Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Agoprex Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Agoprex Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Agoprex Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What should I inform my doctor before starting treatment with Agoprex Tablet?

Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you are allergic to agomelatine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, if your liver does not work properly (hepatic impairment) or if you are taking any other antidepressants or antibiotics.

Can Agoprex Tablet damage my liver?

Yes, this medicine can cause further serious or even life-threatening damage to the liver if you have ever had any liver problems. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice severe stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, clay-colored stools, tiredness, itching, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

I was taking an anti-depressant but my doctor has asked me to start taking Agoprex Tablet? Are there any side effects due to changes in medicines?

If your doctor changes your previous antidepressant medicine to Agoprex Tablet, he/she will advise you on how you should discontinue your previous medicine when starting Agoprex Tablet. You may experience discontinuation symptoms like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, feeling sick, being sick, and shaking. These effects are usually mild to moderate and disappear spontaneously within a few days. Inform your doctor immediately if the symptoms worsen.

How to store Agoprex Tablet?

Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. This medicine does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Can Agoprex Tablet be given to children?

This medicine is not recommended in the treatment of depression in patients under 18 years of age since its safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Arylethylamine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Melatonin agonist

References

Stahl SM, editor. Agomelatine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 5-8.
Agomelatine. Stoke Poges, Slough: Servier Laboratories Limited; 2009 [revised 12 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Agomelatine. Les Laboratoires Servier Industrie. [Accesed 19 Mar. 2019]. (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Agoprex Tablet

Once A Day

94%

Twice A Day

Thrice A week

Alternate Day

What are you using Agoprex Tablet for?

Depression

67%

Others

33%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

40%

Excellent

33%

Average

27%

What were the side-effects while using Agoprex Tablet?

No Side Effect

100%

How do you take Agoprex Tablet?

With or without food

100%

Please rate Agoprex Tablet on price

Not Expensive

83%

Average

17%

Patient concerns

I have not getting good sound sleep i got lots of dreams sometimes of customer sometimes of medicines very rare sleep and in the morning i have got red eyes and pain in heart i eats food at 11.30 in night no timing as i have chemist shop my stomach is always disturb i have taken lots of medicine still no response what should i do

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Try agoprex 25 mg hs

Suffering from sleep disturbances for last 15 days Please help me to overcome the problem

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Try agoprex 2g at nite

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