Aurorix
Aurorix is used to treat depression and social anxiety, helping to improve initiative and concentration, and relieve symptoms.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
300 mg
Active Ingredient
Moclobemide
Manufacturer
Viatris Oy
How to Use
Dosage
For depression, the usual starting dose is 300 mg daily, with a recommended dose of 300–600 mg daily. For social anxiety, the recommended dose is 600 mg daily, with a usual starting dose of 300 mg daily.
Method
Take the tablets after a meal.
Important
Do not take more than 600 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Sleep problems
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Dry mouth
- •Nausea
- •Anxiety, restlessness, or agitation
- •Strange sensations or feelings
- •Low blood pressure
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Rash, itching, or hives
- •Irritability
- •Weakness
- •Confusion (usually goes away quickly when treatment is stopped)
- •Taste changes
- •Blurred vision
- •Flushing (redness of the skin)
- •Swelling
- •Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
RARE
- •Self-harm behavior
- •Delusions or hallucinations
- •Serotonin syndrome (especially when used with other medicines that increase serotonin levels)
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to moclobemide or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use with certain other medicines, such as selegiline, bupropion, triptans, strong painkillers (e.g., tramadol, pethidine), dextromethorphan, or linezolid. Always ask your doctor.
- Do not use if you are acutely confused or if you are a child.
- If you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, contact a doctor or go to a hospital immediately. This is especially important at the start of treatment and for those under 25.
- If you use other medicines that affect serotonin, a life-threatening serotonin syndrome can occur. Symptoms include muscle twitching, agitation, sweating, and fever. Contact a doctor immediately.
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- Avoid large amounts of aged, mature cheese, as it contains tyramine and can raise your blood pressure.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or issues with an overactive thyroid or a tumor in the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- If you experience symptoms of mania or hypomania (e.g., delusions of grandeur, hyperactivity, increased talkativeness), your treatment might need to be changed.