Ingredient

Agomelatine

Agomelatine is an antidepressant used for the treatment of depression that helps regulate sleep and mood.

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MFDS ingredient code M251166

What does it do?

Agomelatine is a psychotropic agent that acts as a melatonergic and serotonin receptor antagonist. It is primarily used to regulate the sleep rhythm and improve mood in patients with depression.

Agomelatine normalizes the sleep-wake cycle by activating melatonin receptors in the brain and stabilizes mood by blocking serotonin receptors. This alleviates symptoms of depression and improves sleep quality.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Agomelatine is characterized by its ability to directly regulate sleep rhythm through action on melatonin receptors, unlike traditional selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Additionally, due to its serotonin receptor antagonist effect, it tends to have relatively fewer side effects.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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