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Axepta 18 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Axepta 18 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Axepta 18 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Axepta 18 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Axepta 18 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Axepta 18 Tablet is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It contains Atomoxetine which moderates the activity of a few chemical messengers in the brain. Thus, decreases restlessness and increases attention. It may cause common side effects such as headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, sleepiness, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

ATOMOXETINE-18MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Axepta 18 Tablet

Axepta 18 Tablet belongs to a group of drugs known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Axepta 18 Tablet is antidepressant which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that affect children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting), inattention (not being able to keep focus), and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur at the moment without thought). It is seen thrice as commonly in boys as in girls. The main cause of the disease is unknown but some factors include genetics, food activities, environmental factors, cigarette smoking, and alcohol abuse during pregnancy.

Axepta 18 Tablet contains ‘Atomoxetine’ which moderates the activity of a few chemical messengers in the brain, which decreases restlessness and increases attention. It is a medicine used for depression.

Take Axepta 18 Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Axepta 18 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects such as headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, sleepiness, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking Axepta 18 Tablet inform your doctor if you have any allergy, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or pheochromocytoma. If you are taking another antidepressant for the last 14 days, then inform your doctor. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any drug without informing your doctor. This Axepta 18 Tablet may disturb growth in children and teens in several cases. They may need regular check-ups for growth. Use with care in children and inform your doctor. Inform your doctor before taking Axepta 18 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause risk to the baby. If you are breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor.

Uses of Axepta 18 Tablet

Treatment of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Directions for Use

Take Axepta 18 Tablet with food or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Axepta 18 Tablet belongs to a group of drugs known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Axepta 18 Tablet is antidepressant which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Axepta 18 Tablet contains ‘Atomoxetine’ which moderates the activity of few chemical messengers in the brain, which decreases restlessness and increases attention. It is a medicine used in depression.

How Axepta 18 Tablet Works

Axepta 18 Tablet contains Atomoxetine which moderates the activity of a few chemical messengers in the brain, which decreases restlessness and increases attention. It is a medicine used for depression.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Axepta 18 Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Prefer liquid food like juices and soups when you are not likely to eat.
  • Avoid spicy, fatty and fried foods as they cause stomach upset.
  • Eat small and frequent meals, avoiding large meals at a time.
  • Add healthy foods in your diet like fruits and vegetables.
  • Take starchy food like cereals, bread and potatoes etc.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.

What if I have taken an overdose of Axepta 18 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Axepta 18 Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before taking Axepta 18 Tablet inform your doctor if you have any allergy, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or pheochromocytoma. If you are taking another antidepressant in the last 14 days, then inform your doctor. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any drug without informing your doctor. This Axepta 18 Tablet may disturb growth in children and teens in several cases. They may need regular check-ups for growth. Use with care in children and inform your doctor. Axepta 18 Tablet increased the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and teens. All people who take Axepta 18 Tablet need to be watched closely. Inform the doctor right away if signs like panic attacks, nervousness, depression, irritability, restlessness, or mood changes are new or worse. Inform the doctor immediately if any thoughts or actions of suicide occur. Inform your doctor before taking Axepta 18 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause risk to the baby. If you are a breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AtomoxetineThioridazine
Critical
AtomoxetineCisapride
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AtomoxetineThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Using thioridazine together with Axepta 18 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Thioridazine is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AtomoxetineCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Using cisapride together with Axepta 18 Tablet can increase the risk of a serious irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtomoxetinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Using phenelzine together with Axepta 18 Tablet can cause dangerously high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Phenelzine is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures (fits), chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AtomoxetineSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet and Sparfloxacin may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Sparfloxacin is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
AtomoxetineGrepafloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet and Grepafloxacin may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Grepafloxacin is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
AtomoxetineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Co-administration of Axepta 18 Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Axepta 18 Tablet but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtomoxetineMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Using mesoridazine together with Axepta 18 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Mesoridazine is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AtomoxetineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Taking tranylcypromine with Axepta 18 Tablet can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtomoxetineHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Using halofantrine together with Axepta 18 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Axepta 18 Tablet with Halofantrine is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitation. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AtomoxetineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Axepta 18 Tablet:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Axepta 18 Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Axepta 18 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a well-balanced diet.
  • Avoid processed or packed foods and foods that are high in refined sugars.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Lose excess weight and keep a check on your weight.
  • Avoid stress.
  • Improve your mood by being active, socializing with others, and talking about your feelings.
  • Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDEPRESSANT

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink alcohol with this Axepta 18 Tablet because it may produce more dizziness and drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

This Axepta 18 Tablet should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor before breast-feeding.

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Driving

Caution

If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or a headache as side-effects when using Axepta 18 Tablet then it may not be safe to drive or operate heavy machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Axepta 18 Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Axepta 18 Tablet is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Immediately contact to your doctor if you did not take at correct time. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

If you are taking Axepta 18 Tablet and have high blood pressure, inform your doctor before using OTC (without prescription drugs) products that may increase blood pressure.

You can feel dizzy while taking this Axepta 18 Tablet . To lower the chance of feeling dizzy, rise slowly if you have been lying down or sitting. Be careful about going up and downstairs.

Immediately go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Axepta 18 Tablet starts working within a few weeks. However, it can take 8-12 weeks to show its complete effect. Some people may notice an increased response for up to 24 weeks or longer.

Yes, nausea is common during the treatment with Axepta 18 Tablet . If you experience nausea drink enough water, get plenty of fresh air, drink ginger or peppermint tea, eat smaller or more frequent meals, avoid activity after eating, and avoid fried foods.

You should call a doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like fast or pounding heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, dysarthria (slow or difficult speech), dizziness or faintness, weakness or numbness of an arm or leg; itchy skin, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; hoarseness, seizures, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, hives, rash, abnormal thoughts, hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), or erection that lasts for several hours or longer.

Axepta 18 Tablet belongs to the group of medications called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors which works by raising norepinephrine levels, a chemical required for controlling behaviour.

Avoid taking Axepta 18 Tablet with MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors, medicines used to treat depression) as it might cause serious or life-threatening side effects. Let the doctor know if you have taken MAOI such as phenelzine sulfate or tranylcypromine sulfate in the past 14 days.

No, you should not give Axepta 18 Tablet to a 3-year-old child as it is not recommended for children below 6 years because studies have not been done in this age group.

Axepta 18 Tablet should be taken as the doctor has prescribed it based on your health condition. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

The side effects of Axepta 18 Tablet include headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, sleepiness, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/atomoxetine.html
  2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-64481/atomoxetine-oral/details
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