Generic Name
Dothiepin (dosulepin)Packs Price
- Tab 25 mg (006708): 10x10: 119.43: 140.50
- Tab 75 mg (006709): 3x10: 84.37: 99.26
Prothiaden
Therapeutic Group
Anti-depressantsIndication Dosage
Indication:
Dothiepin, also known as dosulepin, is a medication primarily used to treat depression. It can help improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression, making people feel better. Your doctor may prescribe it when they believe it's necessary to address depression and its related challenges in your life. It's important to take this medication as directed by your healthcare provider and attend follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.
Dosage:
Depressive Illness, Particularly Where Sedation Is Required:
- Adult: Initially 75 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Alternatively Initially 75 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Bedtime, Increased If Necessary To 150 Mg Daily, Doses To Be Increased Gradually; Up To 225 Mg Daily In Some Circumstances, Reduced Dose In Elderly
Content
- Tab 25mg /75mg: Dothiepin 25mg /75mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (tcad)
Contra Indications
- Acute Porphyrias, Arrhythmias, During The Manic Phase Of Bipolar Disorder, Heart Block, Recent Myocardial Infarction, Severe Hepatic Impairment.
Precautions
- Acute Porphyrias, Arrhythmias, During The Manic Phase Of Bipolar Disorder, Heart Block, Recent Myocardial Infarction, Severe Hepatic Impairment.
Lactation
- Contraindicated, Avoid
Side Effects
- Agitation
- Anorexia
- Fatigue
- Hypertension
- Mydriasis
- Oedema
- Palpitation
- Restlessness
- Stomatitis
- Blurred Vision
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Convulsions
- Delusions
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry Mouth
- Ecg Changes
- Gynaecomastia
- Haematological Reactions
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Heart Block
- Hepatic Reactions
- Hypomania
- Hyponatraemia
- Increased Intra-ocular Pressure
- Irritability
- Mania
- Movement Disorders
- Myalgia
- Paraesthesia
- Photosensitivity
- Postural Hypotension
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disturbances
- Suicidal Behavior
- Sweating
- Tachycardia
- Tinnitus
- Urinary Retention
- Urticaria
- Vomiting
- Weight Changes.
- Rare: Alopecia
- Arrhythmia
- Dysarthria
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Paralytic Ileus
- Tremor
Author
Shahid Arif