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Survector - Side Effects of Survector

Generic Name : Amineptine

Brand name : Maneon, Directin

What is Survector and the uses of Survector Capsules ?

Survector is a substance containing an imipramine- like tricyclic ring. It has psychostimulant and antidepressant properties. It acts by releasing dopamine at synapses and inhibits dopamine uptake. Higher doses promote dopamine release too. Survector has the small potential for abuse and dependence. The Survector is the amineptina an antidepressant structurally of the group of tricíclicos antidepressants but with a distinct action and effect. An interesting case is the drug Survector, a novel tricyclic antidepressant which was marketed by Servier in France & widely prescribed in Europe.

How to take Survector ?

Take Survector Capsules exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects of Survector

Some common side effects reported with Survector Capsules include:

• Of particular use in depression of the elderly.
• Clinical trials tested favorably against imipramine, Ludiomil, Elavil, & Prozac.
• Nausea or vomiting
• Cases of hepatotoxicity (perhaps due to genetic predisposition).
• Dry mouth
• Its psychomotor stimulant effect resulted in a rapid onset of treatment, critical in severe depression.
• Fatigue

Warnings and precautions for Survector

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Survector. Alcohol may increase drowsiness caused by Survector.
• Survector is disadvised in the child of less than 15 years.
• Survector Capsules has not been adequately evaluated in pregnant women.
• If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Survector or similar antidepressants, you should not take this medication. Make sure that your doctor is aware of any drug reactions that you have experienced.
• Because of the latter as well as its mild psychomotor stimulant effect, Survector was deemed to have abuse potential (hardly the case with side-effect rich drugs like Prozac).

What drugs may interact with Survector Capsules ?

Survector Capsules can interact with many other medicines. Some interactions can be very important. Make sure your prescriber or health care professional knows about all other medicines you are taking. Many important interactions are listed below:

• Antidepressants that act on serotonin.
• Barbiturate.
• All the depressors of the central nervous system.

What to do if you miss a dose of Survector ?

If you miss a dose of Survector, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What if Overdose of Survector ?

If you take overdose of Survector the seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center.

How to Store Survector

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Survector Capsules should be stored in a tight, light resistant container.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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