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Opirax 50mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)
Opirax 50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of anxiety disorder. It also helps in restoring the messengers that elevate the mood.
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General Information

Contains

Opipramol (50mg)

Marketer

Anthus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Opirax 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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 a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nasal congestion, fatigue, and dryness in the mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 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. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may lead to suicidal thoughts. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring liver function may be required.

Uses of Opirax Tablet

Benefits of Opirax Tablet

Anxiety disorder
Opirax 50mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Side effects of Opirax 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 Opirax
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Fatigue
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Decreased blood pressure

How to use Opirax 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. Opirax 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Opirax Tablet works

Opirax 50mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and treat depression.

Quick tips

  • Opirax 50mg Tablet helps treat anxiety disorders.
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
  • Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop fever, stomach pain, nausea or yellowing of your eyes or skin.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you notice changes in your mood or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Opirax 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Opirax 50mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Opirax 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Opirax 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Opirax 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Opirax 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Anxiety disorder- Opipramol

References

  1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Mixed anxiety depressive disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
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.

Mental Depression , Anxiety disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
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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Marketer details

Name: Anthus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Anthus Pharamaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 190 A, Pettukola Towers, P. H. Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010

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Country of origin: India

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