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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 22, 2024 | 7:38 PM IST
Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is used for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Besides this, it is also used to treat neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. It contains Duloxetine, which works by enhancing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. This balances out negative emotions improves mood and sleep and makes a person live a better life. In this way, it relieves depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and many more. It may cause common side effects such as feeling sick, dry mouth, headache, constipation and feeling sleepy.
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Composition :

DULOXETINE-20MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Misadox 20 Tablet 10's

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines known as Antidepressants. It is primarily used for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Besides this, it is also used to treat neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. Depression is a mental illness or disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It's a common problem thought to affect millions of people.

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's contains Duloxetine. It works by enhancing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. This action of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's balances out negative emotions improves mood and sleep and makes a person live a better life. In this way, Misadox 20 Tablet 10's relieves depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and many more.

Common side effects of the medicine include feeling sick, a dry mouth, headache, constipation and feeling sleepy. Most of these side effects of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. A person taking this drug is not allowed to stop or reduce the dosage even if they start noticing an improvement in their condition without asking their doctor, as it may cause unpleasant symptoms, including vomiting, agitation, confusion, etc.

Before taking the Misadox 20 Tablet 10's, let your doctor know about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking before taking the Misadox 20 Tablet 10's to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Depression, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain associated with diabetes, chronic muscle or joint pain, fibromyalgia.

Medicinal Benefits

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. This medicine is also used to relieve nerve pain associated with diabetic neuropathy or chronic pain associated with arthritis or back pain. This medicine acts by restoring the balance of serotonin and norepinephrine, a natural chemical present in the brain. In this way, this drug improves mood, appetite, sleep, and energy levels in patients and gives a sense of calmness in the body. Besides this, it can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.

Side Effects of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Headaches
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Being sick (vomiting)
  • Dry mouth
  • Sweating
  • Tiredness
  • Less appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Feeling less interested in sex
  • Erection issues

Directions for Use

Take Misadox 20 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's should not be allowed to be used within 5 days before or 14 days after taking an MAO inhibitor such as rasagiline, selegiline, or linezolid as it may result in serious drug interaction. Don't stop taking Misadox 20 Tablet 10's without consulting with a doctor as it may cause serious drug with drawl symptoms. At the time of consultation, tell your doctor about heart problems, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, slow digestion, and a seizure. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding with your doctor.  Avoid doing any hazardous activity as these medicines cause sleepiness in the body, so rest only.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DuloxetineEliglustat
Critical
DuloxetineMetoclopramide
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat healthy foods that can improve the overall mood. The easiest way to do so is to cut out junk food. Avoid food high in saturated fats and include Omega-3s and omega-6-rich food such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and olive oil in your diet.

  • Neurotransmitters are responsible for keeping good mental health, so these neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Include amino acids in your diet as these food play an important role in improving mental health.

  • Exercise is the best way to relax the body as it helps the body to produce more antidepressants which in turn alleviate depression.

  • Losing weight is an important step that improves overall self-esteem and health so if you are overweight, then try to lose weight and manage it according to body mass index.

  • Meditation is the best way to relax the body and relieve stress.

  • Try to do deep breathing exercises, which help to calm down your mind and let you sleep better.

  • Lying awake in bed does not calm down the brain, so it is important to have a good night's sleep. Thus take 7- 8 hours of sound sleep.

Habit Forming

Yes

What if I have taken an overdose of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, excess sleepiness, tremors, dizziness, fast heart rate, sweating and restlessness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Taking the drug along with alcohol may increase the side effects such as confusion, drowsiness, and trouble concentration. A few people may find it difficult to do mental tasks. A person needs to limit the use of alcohol while being treated with this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is only suggested to use in pregnancy if suggested by the doctor. This medicine increases the risk of deformities in infants, so one should tell their doctor if they are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother before taking Misadox 20 Tablet 10's; your doctor will decide whether Misadox 20 Tablet 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's can cause sleepiness or may affect a person's ability to drive so one should avoid driving or doing any work that needs clear attention.

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Liver

Unsafe

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is restricted to use in patients dealing with liver disease. Inform your doctor if you have any preexisting liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Misadox 20 Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is not approved to use in patients dealing with severe kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

The usage of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is not allowed in children below seven years old. However, this medicine can be used in children above seven years after a doctor's recommendation.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mission Research Laboratories (I) Pvt Ltd
Other Info - MIS0138

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FAQs

Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is primarily used for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Besides this, it is also used to treat neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.
Misadox 20 Tablet 10's work by increasing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.
Although Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is not addictive in nature taking it higher or for prolonged use of time may cause drug dependence. Thus one should only take this medicine or the time suggested by the doctor. Do not try to increase the dose for fast results as it may worsen the side effects.
No, the person having a liver problem facing us, symptoms like itching, dark urine, right-sided upper stomach pain, jaundice is not allowed to use this medicine.
Duloxetine has been used safely for a long time. Long-term negative effects are not present.
Report it to your doctor on an urgent basis, as they will either change the dosing strength or change the medicine.
The use of Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is restricted if a patient has used an MAO inhibitor (Selegiline etc), within 5 days before or 14 days as it may result in serious drug interaction.
There's no evidence to suggest that duloxetine will reduce fertility in either men or women. But speak to your doctor before taking it if you're trying to get pregnant.
If you have been feeling better for six months or more, your doctor may suggest coming off Misadox 20 Tablet 10's. Your doctor will probably recommend reducing your dose gradually over several weeks or longer if you have been taking Misadox 20 Tablet 10's for a long time. This is to help prevent any extra side effects you might get as a reaction to coming off the medicine.
Misadox 20 Tablet 10's usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to work.
A person taking Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is not allowed to stop or reduce the dosage even if they start noticing an improvement in their condition without asking their doctor.
Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is generally considered to be non-addictive; however, the drug can cause physical dependence
Stopping Misadox 20 Tablet 10's abruptly may result in the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin).
Using warfarin together with Misadox 20 Tablet 10's can cause you to bleed more easily.
Misadox 20 Tablet 10's is safe to take for a long time. There are not any long-term side effects. If you have been feeling better for six months or more, your doctor may suggest coming off duloxetine.
It is possible that duloxetine increases your blood pressure. Although this is not a common adverse effect, some people may suffer high blood pressure when using this medicine. If you observe a significant rise in your blood pressure while taking duloxetine, you should visit your doctor. They can evaluate your specific circumstances and recommend the best course of action.
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