This page was prepared by Lynn Kash, RN, Internet Nursing Guide
Pennsylvania Nurses,Emergency Department
http://www.nursefriendly.com/kash/

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Amoxapine, Who is this for, Drug Digest:"Amoxapine, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information."
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,34%7CAmoxapine,00.html

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Amoxapine, Possible side effects, Drugstore.com:"SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, or blurred vision. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience seizures; fever with increased sweating; severe muscle stiffness; lip smacking or puckering; uncontrolled chewing movements; or uncontrolled movements of hands, arms, or legs. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist."
http://www.drugstore.com/pharmacy/prices/drugprice.asp?ndc=00591038230&trx=1Z5006

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Amoxapine, Reasons not to take this medication, Health and Age:"If you have an allergy to amoxapine or any other part of the medicine. If you are allergic to another medicine used for depression you may also be allergic to this one. Talk with healthcare provider.

If you have had a recent heart attack.

If you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline) in the past 14 days."
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Amoxapinecd.html

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Asendin, How should I use this medication, Mediresource.com:"The recommended dose ranges from 100 mg to 300 mg daily taken in two or three divided doses. The total dose may be taken at bedtime once the best dose is reached.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones above, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor."
http://www.mediresource.com/zellers/health/DrugInfo.asp?BrandNameID=412

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Amoxapine, Indications, RXlist:"Amoxapine tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression in patients with neurotic or reactive depressive disorders as well as endogenous and psychotic depressions. It is indicated for depression accompanied by anxiety or agitation."
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/amoxapine_ids.htm

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Amoxapine, Range and Frequency, Whole Health Md:"Adults: To start, 50 mg, two to three times a day. Older adults: To start, 25 mg, two to three times a day. Dosages may be gradually increased, as determined by your doctor."
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/drugs_view/1,1524,27,00.html

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