ATYDEP SR 300mg Tablet 10's

Introduction About ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET contains Bupropion which belongs to a group of medicines
called Antidepressants. ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET is used to manage major
depressive disorder (persistent depresstion) and manage seasonal affective
disorder (depression that occurs due to seasonal changes) in affected
individuals.

Before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are diabetic,
have/ever had head injury, seizures, depression, suicidal thoughts, tumor in
brain/spine, high blood pressure, heart, kidney, and/or heart problems.

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women
planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. It is also used advised
to be used with caution in breast-feeding women only if it is necessary since
the medicine may pass through breast milk.

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and
adolescents (aged below 18 years) unless it is clearly considered necessary. The
medicine is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65
years/above) after consulting the doctor.

The most common side effects of taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET are weight loss,
dry mouth, skin rash, nausea, stomach pain, anxiety, and/or dizziness. Contact
your doctor if any of the symptoms worsens.

Uses Of ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET

• Manage major depressive disorder
• Prevents seasonal affective disorder in affected individuals

How ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET Works

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET works by managing the reuptake of three
neurotransmitters, dopamine (responsible for pleasure), serotonin (responsible
for cognitive functions such as memory, learning), and norepinephrine
(responsible for fight/flight response during stress) in the brain which helps
in managing the occurrence of depression by decreasing the level of three
neurotransmitters in the brain (which are usually needed to cause depression)
thus managing major depressive disorder and managing seasonal affective disorder
in affected individuals.

How to use ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET

Take ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow ATYDEP SR
300MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine. Your
doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your
age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET

Common

• loss of appetite, weight loss
• dry mouth, sore throat, stomach pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence
• skin rash, sweating
• ringing in the ears, trouble sleeping
• shakiness
• agitation, anxiety, dizziness
• muscle pain
• fast heartbeat
• frequent urination

Rare

Stop taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any
of the following side effects:

• seizures
• high blood pressure
• signs of severe allergic reactions such as rash, itching, hives, fever, swollen lymph glands, painful sores in the mouth or around the eyes, swelling of the lips or tongue, chest pain, and/or troubled breathing
• trouble sleeping
• agitation, depressed mood, changes in behavior/thinking, suicidal thoughts (in smokers who are under smoking cessation therapy)
• acting aggressive, angry/violent
• unusual thoughts /behavior such as delusions (believe you are someone else), hallucinations, paranoia (feeling that people are against you), and/or feeling confused
• suicidal thoughts

How To Manage Side Effects

Dry mouth:

Try to drink plenty of cold water and sip on cold unsweetened drinks and use lip
balm if your lips are dry. Brush your teeth twice a day and use mouthwash.
Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Nausea:

Take ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals.
Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking
too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals. Inform
your doctor if the condition worsens.

Constipation:

Try to eat high-fibre foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink
plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (going for a daily walk or run) and
if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate
managements for constipation.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women
planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor
before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET

!### Breastfeeding

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only
if it is clearly necessary as the medicine may pass through breast milk. Consult
your doctor before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive/operate machines if your ability to drive/operate machines is
impaired after taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Avoid consum
alter the effect of the medicine.

!### Kidney

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before taking the
medicine.

!### Liver

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with extreme caution in patients with
liver problems such as severe hepatic cirrhosis, mild to moderate hepatic
impairment. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

!### Allergy

Do not take ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET if you are allergic to Bupropion, and/or any
other ingredients in this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart
problems such as heart attack, unstable heart disease, left ventricular
dysfunction. Consult your doctor before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET.

Others

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• have/had a seizure disorder/epilepsy
• have/ had an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder that causes people to get obsessed about weight on what they eat)/bulimia (an eating disorder in which you consume a large quantity of food in one sitting).

Before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• are a diabetic
• have ever had depression/other mental health problems, suicidal thoughts
• have had a head injury
• have a tumor in brain/spinal cord
• have high blood pressure

Use in Pediatrics:

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and
adolescents (aged below 18 years) unless it is clearly considered necessary.
Your doctor might monitor the effects of the drug for any possible side effects,
especially on suicidality, and unusual changes in behaviour during the initial
few months of the course of> management. Consult your doctor before
administering the medicine to the child.

Use in Geriatrics:

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65
years/above). Consult your doctor before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any
of the following medicine:

• zyban (medicine used to help people stop smoking)
• monoamine oxidase inhibitor (medicine used for depression) Ex. phenelzine sulfate, tranylcypromine sulfate, isocarboxazid
• insulin/other medicines to control your blood sugar (Ex.glimepiride,gliclazide, glipizide)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET,
contact your doctor immediately or go to a hospital straight away. Symptoms of
overdose are seizure, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, sinus tachycardia
(fast heartbeat), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), fever, muscle rigidity,
rhabdomyolysis (muscle death), low blood pressure, stupor (unconsciousness),
coma, and respiratory failure.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Bupropion
Pharmacological Category	:	Antidepressants
Therapeutic Indication	:	Major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet

More Information

• Keep ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET out of reach in children
• Store ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET

Can ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET be used with other antidepressant medications?

No. ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should not be used with other antidepressant
medications since it may cause unwanted side effects. Consult your doctor before
taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET who might monitor the effect of the drug and alter
the dosage based on the necessity of usage of the medicine if needed to be used
with other antidepressant drugs.

What happens if ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET is taken more than its required
dosage?

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET,
contact your doctor immediately or go to a hospital straight away. Symptoms of
overdose can be seizure, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, sinus
tachycardia (fast heartbeat), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), fever, muscle
rigidity, rhabdomyolysis (muscle death), low blood pressure, stupor
(unconsciousness), coma, and respiratory failure.

Is ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET safe to use in children?

ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents
(less than 18 years of age) only if the  potential risks justify the clinical
need considering the safety and effectiveness of the drug. Your doctor might
monitor the effects of the drug for any possible side effects especially on
suicidality, and unusual changes in behavior during the initial few months of a
course of the drug therapy. Consult your doctor before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG
TABLET.

What side effects are seen with ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET?

The most common side effects of taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET are weight loss,
dry mouth, skin rash, nausea, stomach pain, anxiety, dizziness, sweating,
ringing in the ears, shakiness, muscle pain, fast heartbeat and frequent
urination. Rare side effect that may occur taking ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET is
acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis which is a rare severe skin disease
characterized by pustules (white or red elevations with pus) on skin). Contact
your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

Can [GBNKEYWORD] be used in elderly patients?

Yes, but ATYDEP SR 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients
(aged 65 years or above) as they are more likely to have decreased renal or
kidney function who might be advised for regular kidney function tests to
monitor the kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking ATYDEP SR 300MG
TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Kidney function test
• Liver function test