Anafranil Tablet side effects
Common
Dryness in mouth
Difficulty in urination
Constipation
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Weight gain
Increased heart rate
How to use Anafranil 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. Anafranil 10 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Anafranil Tablet works
Anafranil 10 mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Anafranil Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Anafranil 10 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anafranil 10 mg 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.
Lactation
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anafranil 10 mg 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
Anafranil 10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you feel dizzy, tired, have blurred vision, have difficulty concentrating, or have other effects such as confusion, disorientation or your depression gets worse with Anafranil 10 mg Tablet, do not drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Anafranil 10 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Anafranil 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anafranil 10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable when you are taking this medicine.
What if you miss a dose of Anafranil Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Anafranil 10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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