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Composition

DOSULEPIN-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Dothidep 25 Tablet

Dothidep 25 Tablet belongs to the class of tricyclic antidepressants. It is primarily used to treat depression that is unresponsive to other antidepressants or any other alternative treatment. It is also used to treat disorders related to anxiety. Depression is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling of loss and might have mood swings. Anxiety is defined as an emotion that is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror.

Dothidep 25 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers which are responsible for stabilizing and elevating the mood levels in the brain. It also stops your brain from releasing the chemicals which cause anxiety. It provides relief from symptoms such as feelings of restlessness, irritability, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling, and sleep disturbances. It helps to carry out daily activities easily.

Dothidep 25 Tablet should be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor and taking it before bedtime should be preferred as it can make you feel drowsy. It can be taken with or without food, but it should be taken at a fixed time each day. In some cases, you may experience increased heart rate, blurred vision, dizziness, dryness in the mouth and constipation. Most of these side effects of Dothidep 25 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own without consulting your doctor as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take this medicine if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, tell your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine.

Uses of Dothidep 25 Tablet

Depression, Anxiety

Directions for Use

Dothidep 25 Tablet should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take Dothidep 25 Tablet exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Dothidep 25 Tablet with a full glass of water.

Medicinal Benefits

Dothidep 25 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers which are responsible for stabilizing and elevating the mood levels in the brain. It also stops your brain from releasing the chemicals which cause anxiety. Dothidep 25 Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as feelings of restlessness, irritability, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling, and sleep disturbances. It helps to carry out daily activities easily. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dothidep 25 Tablet

  • Increased heart rate
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in the mouth
  • Weight gain
  • Sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Constipation

Drug Warnings

Dothidep 25 Tablet should be given with extreme caution in patients having epilepsy (Brain disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures), impaired liver or kidney function, diabetes, decreased level of sodium in the blood, tendency to easily develop bleedings or bruises, patients receiving electroconvulsive treatment, having coronary heart disease, suffering or have suffered from heart problems or have recently had a heart attack, having a low resting heart-rate, having prolonged severe diarrhoea and vomiting (Being sick) or using diuretics (water tablets), experiencing a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, collapse, or dizziness on standing up, which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate and having or previously had eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DosulepinParoxetine
Severe
DosulepinAmitriptyline
Severe

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DosulepinParoxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dothidep 25 Tablet:
Coadministration of paroxetine and Dothidep 25 Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dothidep 25 Tablet and paroxetine together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, blurred vision, muscle spasms, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DosulepinAmitriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dothidep 25 Tablet:
Coadministration of Amitriptyline and Dothidep 25 Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Amitriptyline with Dothidep 25 Tablet may result in an interaction, it can be used when a doctor recommends it. If you experience sudden dizziness or irregular heartbeats during therapy, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Option for healthy food which in turn will help you to elevate your moods.
  • Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes a day. It will help you to reduce stress and improve your mood. It will also improve your quality of sleep.
  • Take deep breaths to calm your mind.
  • Follow a consistent sleep schedule (at least 8 hours a day).
  • Manage your stress levels by doing activities that make you happy such as watching your favourite show, reading a book, listening to music, and activities of your interest.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Dothidep 25 Tablet starts to show its full effect in 4 to 6 weeks. In case, you feel that you are not feeling better or there is no improvement in the symptoms, please consult your doctor. In case, you feel that you are experiencing any kind of side-effect after taking Dothidep 25 Tablet , please contact your doctor immediately.

Dothidep 25 Tablet helps to elevate your mood levels. After taking it, you easily communicate with other people. It helps you to get better sleep. It helps you to feel like yourself again.

It depends on your symptoms according to which your doctor will advise the dose and duration of Dothidep 25 Tablet . Please inform your doctor if you are planning to switch to any other antidepressant.

Dothidep 25 Tablet is not recommended to treat pain. Rarely, it is advised to treat nerve pain like fibromyalgia or to prevent migraine.

No, Dothidep 25 Tablet is not a habit-forming drug. However, it can cause side-effects especially when you stop taking it suddenly.

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Special Advise

Do not stop taking dosulepin without talking to your doctor. You may suffer side effects if you stop taking it suddenly. If you and your doctor agree that you should stop taking dosulepin, your doctor will probably recommend reducing your dose gradually over several weeks.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Depression: It is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling of loss and might have mood swings.

Anxiety: It is defined as an emotion that is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror.

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