Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet-10 tablets

Uses of Amicon Plus Tablet Depression Amicon Plus Tablet side effects Common Constipation Difficulty in urination Weight gain Confusion Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) Tiredness Blurred vision Dryness in mouth Increased heart rate Uncoordinated body movement Depression Memory impairement How to use Amicon Plus 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. Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Amicon Plus Tablet works Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amitriptyline and Chlordiazepoxide, which treats depression. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Amicon Plus Tablet related warnings Alcohol UNSAFE Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg 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. Lactation CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg 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 Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Liver CAUTION Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amicon Plus 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.