Brand Name: EDRONAX
Drug Name: REBOXETINE
Other names: NOREBOX, PROIFT, SOLVEX, DAVEDAX, VESTRA
Strength: 4mg
Pack Includes: BLISTER STRIP
Form: TABLET
Manufacturer: PFIZER
Country of Origin: GERMANY
Use
Edronax is used in the treatment of depressive illness / major depression. The active ingredient, Reboxetine mesylate, inhibits norepinephrine uptake, but not that of serotonin, hence can be combined with an SSRI.
Other Conditions Treated
Reboxetine is also indicated in the treatment of panic disorder and ADD/ADHD. Contact your medical professional for information and treatment advice regarding panic disorder and ADD/ADHD.
Dosage and Administration
Edronax is a prescription-only medication and should be taken according to your doctor's instructions; doing otherwise is highly inadvisable.
Dosage available is in the form of tablets, 4mg. Ordering requires your doctor's prescription.
Patients who have a history of convulsive disorders should take Edronax under close supervision; this medication should be discontinued if seizures develop.
The tablet should be taken whole with a glass of water at the same time each day, before or after food; the tablet can be halved at the break line if your doctor has prescribed half a tablet. The normal dose for an adult is 4mg taken twice a day. However, follow your doctor's directions for taking Edronax.
Should you forget a dose, and it is almost time for your next dose, skip your missed dowse and take your next dose as scheduled. Otherwise, take the missed dose as soon as remembered, then return to your normal dosage schedule.
Side Effects
While Reboxetine is usually tolerated well, this medication is contraindicated in patients who have glaucoma or if they are taking other antidepressants, e.g., MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors).
Allergic reactions have been reported and include:
- Facial swelling
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching of the skin
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
Other, rare, side effects include:
- Anxiety
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of libido
- Urinary retention in men
- Pain on ejaculation
- Increased orgasm intensity
- Premature / quickened ejaculation
Should you have any suicidal thoughts, or mental/mood changes, inform your doctor immediately.
Note that worsening depressive symptoms (including thoughts of suicide or self-harm) may occur in the initial first one or two months of taking Edronax, or when the doctor adjusts your dose. These symptoms should be controlled when the full of effect of Edronax takes place.
Warnings and Precautions
Edronax may adversely interact with other medications. Possible results may include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Stomach pain
- Insomnia
- Fast heartbeat
- Unusual fatigue or weakness
- Urological difficulties
- Numbness or tingling of the feet or hands
- Increased or unusual sweating
If you have any reaction as listed, or not listed, consult your doctor immediately.
Inform your doctor or chemist if you have or had any medical conditions, especially the following:
- Liver or kidney disease
- Fits or seizures
- Severe mood swings
- Difficulty passing urine
- Glaucoma
- Prostate disease
- Heart problems, including high blood pressure, especially if you are over 65 years old; heart failure; recent heart attack
- Over-active thyroid gland
Should you become pregnant while taking Edronax, inform your medical professional; also tell any other doctor, dentist or chemist treating you, that you are taking Edronax. You should also tell your medical professional that you are taking Edronax if you are about to start any new medication. If you have not been taking Edronax as prescribed, let your doctor know.
Edronax is also contraindicated for use in patients who have an allergy to any medicine containing reboxetine or any ingredients listed in the patient leaflet; it is also contraindicated in children or adolescents below 18 years of age.
Discontinue use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
Do not pass this medication to anyone else, even if they have the symptoms; Edronax is a prescription-only medication and its dosage is uniquely suited to your individual situation.
For more information, refer to the patient leaflet included; if you still have any concerns, contact your doctor or chemist. |
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