Valdoxan

Valdoxan

agomelatine

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Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Agomelatine
Indications/Uses
Major depressive episodes in adult.
Dosage/Direction for Use
25 mg once daily at bedtime for at least 6 mth, may be increased to 50 mg once daily after 2 wk if there is no improvement. Any dose increase to 50 mg should be made on individual patient benefit/risk basis & w/ strict respect of LFT monitoring. Elderly <75 yr 25-50 mg daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Concomitant use of potent CYP1A2 inhibitors (eg, fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin). Hepatic impairment (ie, cirrhosis or active liver disease) or transaminases >3 times ULN.
Special Precautions
Monitor liver function. Exercise caution before starting treatment & perform close surveillance throughout the treatment period in all patients, especially if hepatic injury risk factors (eg, obesity/overwt/non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, diabetes, alcohol use disorder &/or substantial alcohol intake) or concomitant medicinal products associated w/ risk of hepatic injury are present. Patients w/ pretreatment elevated transaminases (>ULN ranges & ≤3 times ULN range). Discontinue immediately if patient develops symptoms or signs of potential liver injury (eg, dark urine, light colored stools, yellow skin/eyes, pain in the upper right belly, sustained new-onset & unexplained fatigue); the increase in serum transaminases >3 times ULN. Patients w/ history of bipolar disorder, mania or hypomania & discontinue if patient develops manic symptoms. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts, self-harm & suicide (suicide-related events). Increased exposure in combination w/ moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors (eg, propranolol, enoxacin). Not to be taken by patients w/ galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Severe or moderate renal impairment. Avoid use during pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn <18 yr. Not to be used in elderly ≥75 yr or w/ dementia.
Adverse Reactions
Headache. Anxiety, abnormal dreams; dizziness, somnolence, insomnia; nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, vomiting; increased ALT &/or AST; back pain; fatigue; increased wt.
Drug Interactions
Increased or decreased bioavailability w/ potent CYP1A2 (eg, fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin), moderate CYP2C9 (eg, fluvoxamine), moderate CYP1A2 (eg, propranolol, enoxacin) inhibitors; oestrogens. Decreased bioavailabilty w/ rifampicin, smoking. Avoid use w/ alcohol.
MIMS Class
Antidepressants
ATC Classification
N06AX22 - agomelatine ; Belongs to the class of other antidepressants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Valdoxan FC tab 25 mg
Packing/Price
2 × 14's (Rp691,219/boks)
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