Uses / Indications:
Axepta 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Axepta 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Consult your doctor if you have any of the following medical conditions: heart problems, liver problems, stroke, psychotic problems (hallucinations, mania [unusual behavior due to feeling elated or over-excited], agitation), aggressive feelings, unfriendly or angry feelings, fits, mood swings, suicidal thoughts, experience repeated twitching of body parts. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Seek medical advice if you have dark urine, yellow skin or yellow eyes, stomach pain and soreness on right side below the ribs, unexplained nausea, tiredness, itching, feeling of coming down with flu. Do not operate or drive machinery as atomoxetine can make you tired, sleepy or dizzy.
Side Effects:
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Decreased appetite, Abdominal pain, Increased heart rate, Increased blood pressure.
How to use:
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. Axepta 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Axepta 40mg Tablet modulates the activity of certain chemical messengers in the brain, which increases attention and decreases restlessness. It is a non-stimulant medicine.
Faq for medicine:
Is Axepta a controlled drug? : Axepta is not a controlled drug|Is Axepta an antidepressant? : Axepta is sometimes used to treat depression however it is not an approved antidepressant|Why does Axepta lack abuse potential? : Axepta has very less affinity to dopamine, GABAA, and opioid µ receptor therefore lacks abuse potential|Is Axepta a stimulant or addictive? : Axepta is not a stimulant or addictive|Does Axepta give you energy or get you high? : Axepta does not give you energy or make you high|Is Axepta and amphetamine same? : Axepta. amphetamine, and Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) belong todifferentclass of medicines|Is Axepta like Adderall? : It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with different doses and side effects|Is Axepta safe? : Axepta is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Can I take Strattera with Wellbutrin : Atomoxetine (Strattera) when taken with bupropion (Wellbutrin), duloxetine (Cymbalta), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), ibuprofen, Benadryl, ecitalopram (Lexapro) can lead to increased side effects caused by either medicine. Atomoxetine can be taken with melatonin, Concerta (methylphenidate) and loratadine (Claritin). Do consult your doctor before use|Does Axepta cause weight loss or palpitations? : Axepta can cause weight loss|Does Axepta help you sleep? : Axepta can cause sleepiness, and palpitation.
Medicine interaction:
Axepta with Rasagiline|Axepta with Moclobemide|Axepta with Sertraline|Axepta with Paroxetine|Axepta with Desvenlafaxine|Axepta with Doxepin|Axepta with Imipramine|Axepta with Escitalopram|Axepta with Clomipramine|Axepta with Amoxapine|Axepta with Xylometazoline|Axepta with Oxymetazoline|Axepta with Citalopram|Axepta with Tianeptine|Axepta with Dosulepin / Dothiepin|Axepta with Fluvoxamine|Axepta with Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol|Axepta with Salbutamol / Albuterol|Axepta with Phenylephrine|Axepta with Duloxetine|Axepta with Fluoxetine|Axepta with Milnacipran|Axepta with Oxymetazoline (topical)|Axepta with Orciprenaline|Axepta with Nortriptyline|Axepta with Dapoxetine|Axepta with Nitroxazepine|Axepta with Mirtazapine|Axepta with Venlafaxine|Axepta with Bambuterol|Axepta with Amitriptyline|Axepta with Terbinafine|Axepta with Terbutaline|Axepta with Methylphenidate
