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Anxil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety. Other than this, Anxil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Anxil is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Anxil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Anxil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Anxil's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Anxil related warnings talks about Anxil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Anxil is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Anxil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Anxil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Anxil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Anxil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Anxil is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Anxil safe for pregnant women?
Anxil shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Anxil safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Anxil may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Anxil should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Anxil on the Kidneys?
Anxil rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Anxil on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Anxil on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Anxil on the Heart?
Side effects of Anxil rarely affect the heart.
Anxil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Anxil habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Anxil. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Anxil can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Anxil should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Anxil is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Anxil
Anxil may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxil
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Anxil can cause dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Anxil is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Anxil works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
Yes, Anxil can cause erectile dysfunction. If you experience erectile dysfunction after taking it, do not stop the drug without consulting your doctor. Discuss with your doctor, he/she will provide you solutions or prescribe alternative medicines.
No, Anxil cannot be taken with an opioid drug. It can cause life-threatening side effects such as sedation, respiratory problems, depression, and in rare consequences can lead to coma as well if these two combinations are mixed together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience