Azafen

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Instructions for use:

1. Release form and composition
2. Indications for use
3. Contraindications
4. Method of application and dosage
5. Side effects
6. Special instructions
7. Analogs
8. Terms and conditions of storage

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Azafen is a drug that has sedative and sedative effects.

Release form and composition

Azafen belongs to the group of tricyclic antidepressants. Has sedative properties.

It is produced in the form of tablets containing 25 mg of the active substance - pipofezin dihydrochloride monohydrate, located in the carrier matrix.

Excipients:

Potato starch;
Colloidal silicon dioxide (aerosil);
Microcrystalline cellulose;
Lactose monohydrate;
Povidone (low molecular weight medical polyvinylpyrrolidone);
Magnesium stearate.

Indications for use

The effectiveness of pipofezin is based on relieving the symptoms of depression, therefore, indications for the use of Azafen are depression of various origins, including:

Endogenous;
Exogenous;
Alcoholic;
Senile.

In addition, the drug is used to treat the following conditions:

Depression against the background of chronic somatic diseases;
Anxiety-depressive syndromes;
Depressive phase in manic-depressive syndrome;
Astheno-neurotic syndromes.

First of all, after the start of treatment, mood improves, followed by anxiety and lethargy disappear.

Contraindications

According to the instructions for Azafen, tablets are contraindicated for:

Hypersensitivity to pipofezin;
Renal failure;
Liver failure;
Heart attack;
Conditions after a stroke;
Heart failure;
Diabetes mellitus;
Infectious diseases.

It is forbidden to use during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in parallel with taking MAO inhibitors. In childhood, taking an antidepressant can only be prescribed by a doctor and under close medical supervision. This is due to the insufficient amount of data on the safety of the use of Azafen by children.

Method of administration and dosage

The tablets are taken orally with a small amount of liquid. The initial dose is 25-50 mg per day in two doses. If necessary and in the absence of negative consequences, it is possible to increase the dose to 200 mg per day, which must be taken two or three times. The maximum amount of the drug is 500 mg per day.

After stabilization of the condition, a maintenance dose is recommended, which is about 25-75 mg per day. The duration of treatment is from one month to a year.

Azafen has no negative effect on the heart. Completely and in a short period is absorbed from the stomach and intestines.

Side effects

The drug is reasonably well tolerated and does not cause drowsiness or anxiety, although some side effects may still be present.

According to the instructions for Azafen, headache, allergic reactions, vomiting or nausea, dizziness may occur. In these cases, a dose reduction is recommended.

special instructions

During the period of taking the drug, alcohol is prohibited.

From time to time, it is necessary to monitor the functioning of the liver and kidneys.

During treatment with Azafen, patients should refrain from activities that require increased attention or quick psychomotor reactions, for example, from driving.

Analogs

Pipofezin is not included in other drugs.

Azafen's analogs in terms of the mechanism of action are:

Alventa;
Befol;
Velaxin;
Deprim;
Coaxil;
Mirtazonal;
Normazidol;
Pyrazidol;
Tetrindol;
Esprital and other medicines.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dry, dark place, at an air temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. The shelf life is 3 years.

Azafen: prices in online pharmacies

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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!