Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet

Learn more about Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet, a quality offering from Bondane Pharma featuring the therapeutic benefits of Alprazolam (0.25mg) + Fluoxetine (20mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Depression. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

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Salt Combination: Alprazolam (0.25mg) + Fluoxetine (20mg)
Brand: Bondane Pharma
Uses: Depression

Description

Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression
This combination medicine calms the brain by decreasing abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells
It also works by increasing some chemical messenger in the brain that improves mood
Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg 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 a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet 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, anxiety, dysphoria, and agitation.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, 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
However, weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian
It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may lead to 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet

In Depression Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior
This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels
Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet also prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated
You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood
It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time
It is likely that you will Take Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg Tablet for at least six months but possibly much longer
It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively
Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alpradon-F 0.25mg/20mg 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.

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