Fax A Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 09 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Fax A Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. This combination medicine calms the brain by decreasing abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also works by increasing some chemical messenger in the brain that improves mood.

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General Information

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Alprazolam (NA)+ Fluoxetine (NA)

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Chem + Med Pharmaceuticals

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Product introduction

Fax A 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 a consistent level 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, anxiety, dysphoria, and agitation.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, 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. However, weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may lead to 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.

Uses of Fax A Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Fax A Tablet

Depression
Fax A Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Fax A Tablet also 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 Fax A 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 Fax A

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

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

How Fax A Tablet works

Fax A Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Quick tips

Fax A Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Do not stop taking Fax A Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressant.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
Avoid alcohol while taking Fax A Tablet.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Fax A Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fax A Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fax A 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

Fax A 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

Fax A Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fax A Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fax A Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Fax A Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fax A Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

References

Patient concerns

About 3 days ago I unknowingly consumed ice that was added in my cold shake. The following morning onwards I developed a mild fever witheasthama like breathing and coughing. Unable to talk at a stretch and need to blow out air to take in a fresh breath and relax the coughing. Currently taking Montair FAX twice a day along with Asthalin syrup. Also taking a Crocin when the fever spikes up. Kindly suggest if it's the right treatment or if not please help me out.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

U taking right medicine

DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

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Name: Chem + Med Pharmaceuticals
Address: City Centre, 102, Shastri Market, Shastri Market, Amritsar, Punjab 143001

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Country of origin: India

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