Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the levels of some chemical messengers in the brain and improves mood.
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea, stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, sleep disturbance and anxiety.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, memory impairment, and low sexual desire. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly. On the other hand, weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you increase the food portions. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may cause suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ANXIT PLUS 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 Anxit Plus
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Confusion
Memory impairment
Uncoordinated body movements
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Delayed ejaculation
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Low sexual desire
HOW TO USE ANXIT 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. Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ANXIT PLUS TABLET WORKS
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alprazolam and Sertraline, which has anxiety-lowering and mood-enhancing effects. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which increases the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Sertraline is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 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
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ANXIT PLUS TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Anxit Plus 0.5 mg/25 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.