Defexit-10 Capsule belongs to a group of drugs known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Defexit-10 Capsule is antidepressant which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that affect children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting), inattention (not being able to keep focus), and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur at the moment without thought). It is seen thrice as commonly in boys as in girls. The main cause of the disease is unknown but some factors include genetics, food activities, environmental factors, cigarette smoking, and alcohol abuse during pregnancy.

Defexit-10 Capsule contains ‘Atomoxetine’ which moderates the activity of a few chemical messengers in the brain, which decreases restlessness and increases attention. It is a medicine used for depression.

Take Defexit-10 Capsule as prescribed. You are advised to take Defexit-10 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects such as headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, sleepiness, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking Defexit-10 Capsule inform your doctor if you have any allergy, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or pheochromocytoma. If you are taking another antidepressant for the last 14 days, then inform your doctor. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any drug without informing your doctor. This Defexit-10 Capsule may disturb growth in children and teens in several cases. They may need regular check-ups for growth. Use with care in children and inform your doctor. Inform your doctor before taking Defexit-10 Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause risk to the baby. If you are breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor.

Defexit-10 Capsule belongs to a group of drugs known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Defexit-10 Capsule is antidepressant which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Defexit-10 Capsule contains ‘Atomoxetine’ which moderates the activity of few chemical messengers in the brain, which decreases restlessness and increases attention. It is a medicine used in depression.

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Decreased appetite
• Sleepiness
• Increased heart rate
• High blood pressure

Before taking Defexit-10 Capsule inform your doctor if you have any allergy, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or pheochromocytoma. If you are taking another antidepressant in the last 14 days, then inform your doctor. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any drug without informing your doctor. This Defexit-10 Capsule may disturb growth in children and teens in several cases. They may need regular check-ups for growth. Use with care in children and inform your doctor. Defexit-10 Capsule increased the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and teens. All people who take Defexit-10 Capsule need to be watched closely. Inform the doctor right away if signs like panic attacks, nervousness, depression, irritability, restlessness, or mood changes are new or worse. Inform the doctor immediately if any thoughts or actions of suicide occur. Inform your doctor before taking Defexit-10 Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause risk to the baby. If you are a breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor.

Drug-Drug interactions: Defexit-10 Capsule may interact with other antidepressants (isocarboxazid, fluoxetine, bupropion), antibiotics (linezolid), pain killers (aspirin)

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid alcoholic drinks as it may increase the risk of side effects when taken along with Defexit-10 Capsule .

Drug-Disease interactions: Defexit-10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, psychiatric disease, liver disease, and kidney disease.

• ISOCARBOXAZID
• FLUOXETINE
• BUPROPION
• LINEZOLID
• ASPIRIN

• Eat a well-balanced diet.
• Avoid processed or packed foods and foods that are high in refined sugars.
• Exercise regularly.
• Lose excess weight and keep a check on your weight.
• Avoid stress.
• Improve your mood by being active, socializing with others, and talking about your feelings.
• Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

• Inform your doctor if you feel unusual changes in mood or suicidal thoughts.
• Do not stop taking Defexit-10 Capsule without talking to your doctor first.
• Your doctor will monitor your heart rate and blood pressure regularly while taking the medicine.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): It is one of the most common mental disorders that affect children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting), inattention (not being able to keep focus), and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur at the moment without thought). An estimated 2.5 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children have ADHD. It is seen thrice as commonly in boys as in girls. The main cause of the disease is unknown but some factors include genetics, food activities, environmental factors, cigarette smoking, and alcohol abuse during pregnancy.