Oxamine 50 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression. Oxamine 50 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Oxamine 50 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Oxamine 50 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Oxamine 50 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Oxamine 50 Tablet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oxamine 50 Tablet related warnings talks about Oxamine 50 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oxamine 50 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oxamine 50 Tablet in conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Heart Disease, Heart Attack. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oxamine 50 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Oxamine 50 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oxamine 50 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oxamine 50 Tablet 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
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Is the use of Oxamine 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Oxamine.
Is the use of Oxamine 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Oxamine on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Oxamine 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Use of Oxamine may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Oxamine 50 Tablet on the Liver?
Oxamine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oxamine 50 Tablet on the Heart?
Oxamine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Oxamine 50 Tablet 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 Oxamine 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxamine 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Oxamine 50 Tablet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oxamine 50 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oxamine 50 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oxamine 50 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Oxamine 50 Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oxamine 50 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Oxamine 50 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxamine 50 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Oxamine 50 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
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