Reboxxin 2mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Reboxxin 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.

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Contains

Reboxetine (2mg)

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Wockhardt Ltd

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Product introduction

Reboxxin 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never 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 insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dry mouth, nausea, and constipation. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of seizure or if you drink alcohol. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Reboxxin Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Reboxxin Tablet

Depression
Reboxxin 2mg 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. Reboxxin 2mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Reboxxin 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 Reboxxin

Constipation
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea

How to use Reboxxin 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. Reboxxin 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Reboxxin Tablet works

Reboxxin 2mg Tablet works in depression by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood.

Quick tips

Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
You may have to wait for 2 to 4 weeks to get the full effect.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Reboxxin 2mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Reboxxin 2mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Reboxxin 2mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Reboxxin 2mg 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

Reboxxin 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Reboxxin 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Reboxxin 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Reboxxin 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Reboxxin 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Morpholine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)

References

Stahl SM, editor. Reboxetine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 587-90.
Wyde IM. Other Antidepressants. In: Dart RC. Medical Toxicology. 3rd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, PA; 2004. p. 856.
Reboxetine. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 1997 [revised Oct. 2015]. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Reboxetine. [Updated 2020 Jan 20]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

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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Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

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