Drug name: Stablon
Other names used: Coaxil
Active Ingredients: Tianeptine
Therapeutic effect of Stablon: Tianeptine is a selective serotonin reuptake enhancer (SSRE) that is mainly used to treat depressive mood. Tianeptine achieves its antidepressant action by enhancing the serotonin reuptake in the cerebrum, it also enhances the functioning of the pyramidal cells hippocampus and it increases their restoration potential after functional retardation. Tianeptine through its enhancing action reduces body weakness and fatigue, acts as a mood enhancer, reduces the erratic behavior of alcoholics who are observing complete abstinence and increases the overall performance of the body. Tianeptine's anxiolytic properties have significant impact in eliminating the somatic complaints induced by mood changes and anxiety. This medicine is not addictive and it does not affect the body's nervous system, cardiovascular system and sleeping pattern.
Indications: Stablon is used for treating:
- Elderly people who are depressed
- Alcoholics who are trying to observe abstinence
- Somatic complains in men and women with anxiety disorder
Precautions and Restrictions: Avoid using Stablon under the following circumstances:
- if you are below 15 years of age
- if you are pregnant
- if you are a breast feeding mother
- if you are highly sensitive to the ingredients of Stablon
Side effects of Stablon: Those using antidepressant drugs like Stablon tablets may experience certain side effects that affect different users in different ways. There is no proof that all the users of this drug will have the below mentioned effects. Some of the side effects are:
- Pain in the stomach
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Dyssynergic defaecation
- Tympanites
- Sleeplessness
- Drowsiness
- Occurrence of unpleasant dreams
- Weakness
- Lightheadedness
- Cephalalgia
- Syncope
- Involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation
- Elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation (Hyperthermia)
- Arrhythmia
- Dyspnea
- Muscle pain
- Dorsalgia
These are just some of the side effects and this is by no means an exhaustive list of adverse effects that can be caused by Stablon tablets. For more information kindly consult your physician, pharmacist or see the full details presented with Stablon tablets.
Interactions: It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Stablon tablets. Apprise him of the treatment or medication you are currently taking and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe. Never use Stablon tablets with the below mentioned substances:
- Antidepressant drugs such as Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- General anesthesia
Additional Information: Stablon tablets should not be used without prior approval of a medical care provider or a medical expert and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Stablon tablets are made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use them for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.
