Prescription Required
Amoxapine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amoxapine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amoxapine safe for pregnant women?
Amoxapine has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Amoxapine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amoxapine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amoxapine on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amoxapine on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amoxapine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amoxapine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amoxapine on the Heart?
Amoxapine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amoxapine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amoxapine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amoxapine habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Amoxapine can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amoxapine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amoxapine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Amoxapine can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amoxapine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Amoxapine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amoxapine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amoxapine as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxapine
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 460