Andant Capsule
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Product introduction
Andant Capsule is used to treat insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Andant Capsule is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Andant Capsule is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Uses of Andant Capsule
Benefits of Andant Capsule
In Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Andant Capsule helps treat insomnia as well as improves the quality of sleep. Andant Capsule works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Andant Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Andant
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Impaired coordination
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How to use Andant Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Andant Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Andant Capsule works
Andant Capsule is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic. Along with sedative, it may also have anxiolytic (panic-reducing or antianxiety), muscle relaxant properties. It works by binding GABA-A/chloride ion channel receptor complex (receptor), thus relaxes the nerves and brain. This is how it helps you to fall asleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Andant Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Andant Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Andant Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Andant Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Andant Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Andant Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Andant Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Andant Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Andant Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Andant Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Andant Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Andant Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Andant Capsule to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
- It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
- Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
- Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
- Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrazolopyrimidine Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z Compounds)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Andant Capsule have abuse potential?
Yes, Andant Capsule has abuse potential. However, it is more commonly seen in patients with a history of drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction. Therefore, doctors should carefully take history of drug abuse from the patient. Moreover, patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction should be closely monitored during Andant Capsule therapy.
What are the symptoms of an overdose of Andant Capsule?
The symptoms of Andant Capsule overdose include drowsiness, confusion, problems with coordination, floppy muscles, slow or difficult breathing, and even coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time).
What should I should avoid when taking Andant Capsule?
Andant Capsule can make you drowsy during the daytime and also decrease your mental alertness. Therefore, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery until and unless you know how Andant Capsule affects you. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Andant Capsule. Alcohol can make the side effects of Andant Capsule even worse.
Who should not take Andant Capsule?
You should not take Andant Capsule if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. You should also avoid Andant Capsule if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts. A person having a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, having kidney or liver disease, having a lung disease or breathing problems should avoid Andant Capsule. Also, its consumption is not recommended if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Can I take Andant Capsule with food?
No, do not take Andant Capsule with or shortly after a heavy, high-fat meal. Andant Capsule may not work well if it is taken with high-fat foods.
Can Andant Capsule be taken everyday? How long should it be taken?
Andant Capsule is used for short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of treatment should not be exceeded else it may lead to dependence (addiction towards medicine).
Does Andant Capsule cause dry mouth and affect weight?
Yes, dry mouth is a common side effect of Andant Capsule, whereas weight gain is less common with Andant Capsule. If you experience weight gain, it could be due to increased appetite.
How long does Andant Capsule take to start working?
Andant Capsule starts working as soon as you take it and may make you very sleepy. You may remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take Andant Capsule and to stay in bed for 7 to 8 hours. Do not take Andant Capsule if you will be unable to go to bed right away.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Andant Capsule?
Do not stop taking Andant Capsule without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Andant Capsule, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as unpleasant feelings, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and rarely, seizures.
How can I improve my sleep without medicines?
You can improve your sleep by avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. Avoid exercise during the four hours before bedtime; daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, but can interfere if done close to bedtime. Avoid large meals in the evening. Avoid taking naps. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. Keep the bedroom as dark as possible and maintain a comfortable temperature. Set aside a time to relax before bed and use relaxation techniques.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. People with insomnia experience trouble in falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep, and they may not feel refreshed after waking up.
What are the causes of insomnia?
Insomnia can be of two types- primary or secondary. In primary insomnia, the cause is not known. It can be triggered by life-style changes including long-lasting stress and emotional upset. Whereas, secondary insomnia can be caused due to various reasons such as certain medical conditions (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease), medicines, sleep disorders, and substances (caffeine and other stimulants, tobacco and other nicotine products, and alcohol).
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Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Country of origin: India
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