Asendin
Amoxapine tablets for depression. It is related to the antipsychotic loxapine, which gives it a slightly different profile from other antidepressants.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Amoxapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
This listing uses Asendin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Asendin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Asendin details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- amoxapine
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- depression-associated anxiety
- Contraindications
- recent myocardial infarction; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; drowsiness; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; increased appetite; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Lederle Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Cimetidine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients over sixteen years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Safety not fully established. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amoxapine tablets for depression. It is related to the antipsychotic loxapine, which gives it a slightly different profile from other antidepressants.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits dopamine receptor and norepinephrine reuptake pathways, elevating mood and addressing neurovegetative symptoms of depression.
What you will receive
Asendin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Amoxapine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.