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Antidepressants

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  • Azafen®
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    NIZHFARM, JSC     Russia
  • Azafen® MB
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    NIZHFARM, JSC     Russia
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    N.06.A.X   Other antidepressants

    Pharmacodynamics:Indiscriminately inhibits the reverse neuronal seizure of serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft. This leads to an increase in their concentrations in the post-synaptic receptor region and relief of symptoms of depression.
    Pharmacokinetics:After oral administration, it is quickly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Bioavailability is about 80%. The maximum concentration in the blood is reached after 2 hours. Binding to plasma proteins is about 90%. Undergoes biotransformation in the liver with the formation of inactive metabolites. The half-life is 16 hours. Excreted mainly by the kidneys.
    Indications:Depression (astheno-depressive syndrome, anxiety-depressive state, alcoholic depression, endogenous depression, exogenous depression, depressive states in chronic somatic diseases).

    V.F30-F39.F32   Depressive episode

    V.F30-F39.F33   Recurrent depressive disorder

    Contraindications:Hepatic and / or renal insufficiency.

    Chronic heart failure.

    Myocardial infarction.

    Cardiac ischemia.

    Condition after a stroke.

    Infectious diseases.

    Diabetes.

    Pregnancy.

    Lactation.

    Simultaneous administration of MAO inhibitors.

    Individual intolerance.

    Carefully:Children's age (there is no information on the safety of use in children).
    Pregnancy and lactation:The FDA action category is not defined. Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
    Dosing and Administration:The initial dose for adults is 25-50 mg in 2 divided doses (morning and lunch). With good tolerability, the dose is gradually increased to 150-200 mg per day, and in some cases up to 400 mg per day. When the desired effect is achieved, they pass to maintenance doses of 25-75 mg per day. The duration of treatment is at least 1-1.5 months.
    Side effects:Nervous system: headache, dizziness.

    Gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting.

    Allergic reactions.

    Overdose:No data. Treatment is symptomatic.
    Interaction:Potentiates the effects of alcohol and other drugs that depress the central nervous system, antihistamines.

    Reduces the effectiveness of anticonvulsant therapy.

    Special instructions:After transfer from therapy with MAO inhibitors to pipethiazine an interval of 2 weeks is necessary. Periodic monitoring of liver and kidney function is necessary. During the period of treatment, alcohol is not allowed.
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