Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is the drug Dosulepin used for?
- What are the rules for using Dosulepin drugs?
- How to store Dosulepin?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be considered before using Dosulepin drugs?
- Is Dosulepin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Dosulepin?
- Drug Interactions
- What drugs can interfere with the work of the Dosulepin drugs?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Dosulepin drugs?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Dosulepin?
- Dose
- What is the dose of dosulepin for adults?
- What is the dose of dosulepin for children?
- In what doses and preparations dosulepin is available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is the drug Dosulepin used for?
Dosulepin is an antidepressant drug that works to treat depression. Dosulepins can also be used to reduce feelings of anxiety.
Dosulepins will usually only be used when other drugs are ineffective. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need further information.
What are the rules for using Dosulepin drugs?
The doctor will tell you how many tablets / capsules you need and when you should use them. This will also appear on the label on the package.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help if you are unsure how to take your tablets / capsules or if you would like more information.
Tablets / capsules should be swallowed whole with drinking water. Do not chew the tablets / capsules because you may have a bitter taste in your mouth and temporary numbness on your tongue.
It may take two to four weeks of treatment before you start to notice any improvement in mood, although you may feel there is improvement in your previous anxiety symptoms. It is important that you continue using this medication until your doctor asks you to stop.
Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store Dosulepin?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be considered before using Dosulepin drugs?
Before using dosulepin, tell your doctor if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in Dosulepin tablets and capsules
- You have an irregular heartbeat or other heart problem
- You have a heart problem
- You have a glaucoma eye condition
- You are a person who has prostate problems (difficulty removing blood)
- You have been diagnosed with mania (feeling exaggerated and unusual)
- You have epilepsy.
Dosulepins should not be given to children.
Is Dosulepin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
Animal studies suggest that dosulepin may be a risk to the fetus if consumed by pregnant women. However, the doctor may consider whether the benefits of this drug outweigh the risks, if the mother's condition is fatal if left untreated.
Always consult your doctor or midwife before taking any medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Dosulepin?
The most common side effects of dosulepin are:
- dry mouth
- blurred vision
- changes in heart rate
- constipation and difficulty passing stools
- drowsiness
- increased sweat production
- skin rash
- tremor (shaking)
- changes in sexual function
- low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or fainting.
However, if you experience any of the following symptoms after using dosulepin, you should contact your doctor immediately:
- fever (high temperature, sweating, chills)
- discomfort around the lower right rib
- hepatitis (damage to the liver causing dark urine, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, nausea and fever).
Not everyone experiences the above side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What drugs can interfere with the work of the Dosulepin drugs?
You should tell your doctor if you are currently using or have used any of the following medicines as they may affect the action of Dosulepin tablets / capsules:
- A drug used to treat depression is called a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). You should not use Dosulepin tablets / capsules at the same time as MAOIs or within 14 days of discontinuing use of this medicine.
- Other medicines used to treat depression called SSRIs (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)
- Medicines given to you to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Allergy / hay fever medicines containing terpenadine or astemizol
- Sotalol (medicine for heart or blood pressure problems) or halofantrine (medicine for malaria)
- Any drugs called barbiturates (eg phenobarbital for sudden illness, amylobarbitone for sleeplessness) or methylphenidate (used to treat behavioral problems)
- Any medication that contains opioids (this includes codeine, morphine, co-proxamol and co-dydramol)
- Drugs called sympathomimetic agents - these include ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, adrenaline and noradrenaline (these drugs can be found in medicines used to treat heart problems and asthma as well as some decongestants and cough / cold medicines).
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Dosulepin drugs?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Dosulepin?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems .:
- Epilepsy
- Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Urine retention
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of dosulepin for adults?
25 mg three times a day, gradually increasing to 50 mg three times a day if necessary, alternatively as a single dose at night. A maximum of up to 225 mg / day can be used in major depression.
For the elderly: the initial dose is 50-75 mg per day.
What is the dose of dosulepin for children?
The dosage for children has not been determined. Consult your doctor for more information.
In what doses and preparations dosulepin is available?
- Capsule Dosulepin: 25 mg
- Dosulepin Tablet: 75 mg
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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