Asendin
Developed to mitigate depressive states to support emotional balance and target synaptic monoamine levels.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Amoxapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Asendin, depending on stock.
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
- TGA Category C: 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
developed to mitigate depressive states to support emotional balance and target synaptic monoamine levels.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits dopamine receptor and norepinephrine reuptake pathways, elevating mood and addressing neurovegetative symptoms of depression.
What you will receive
Asendin is the originator brand name, made by Lederle Laboratories. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Lederle Laboratories.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Amoxapine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.