Andant Information

Andant is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Insomnia.

The right dosage of Andant depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Andant have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Andant normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Andant has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Andant related warnings talks about Andant's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Andant is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Andant contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Andant may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Andant, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Andant Benefits & Uses
Andant Dosage & How to Take
Andant Side Effects
Andant Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Andant with Other Drugs
Andant Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Andant
Andant Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Andant Benefits & Uses

Andant is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

Andant Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime
Geriatric	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime

Andant Related Warnings

Is the use of Andant safe for pregnant women?

Andant can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Andant, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Andant safe during breastfeeding?

Andant can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Andant on the Kidneys?

Andant rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Andant on the Liver?

Andant may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Andant on the Heart?

Andant is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Andant with Other Drugs

Andant should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Codeine

Andant Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Andant unless your doctor advises you to do so -

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Depression
Angioedema
Liver Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Andant

Is this Andant habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Andant. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Andant can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Andant only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Andant has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Andant Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Andant

Taking Andant with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Andant

Taking alcohol with Andant can be dangerous.

Severe