Dothiepin
About Dothiepin
Dothiepin is also known as Dosulepin which helps in the treatment of anxiety disorder. This drug is also used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative other treatment options for depression.
It may take around 4 to 6 weeks for this drug to start working. Keep taking this medication as prescribed by the doctor. It may cause sleepiness. You are advised to take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dothiepin as it may cause excessive sleepiness. Discuss with your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Dothiepin
Anxiety Disorder
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Dothiepin ?
Hypersensitivity
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Dothiepin ?
Increased Heart Rate
Weight Gain
Dental Abscess
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Dothiepin
Is It safe with alcohol?
No, you are advised not to consume alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.
Is it habit forming?
No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.
Does this affect kidney function?
As relevant information is not available, kindly consult your doctor to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients suffering from kidney diseases.
Does this affect liver function?
Relevant information is not available. Please consult to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver impairment.
How long is the duration of effect?
The duration of action of this medication is yet to be established.
What is the onset of action?
The onset action of this medication is yet to be established.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of an overdose, you may experience side effects like restlessness, anxiety, confusion or dizziness. In such cases, make sure that you consult a doctor with immediate effect.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
Where is the Dothiepin approved?
India
United States
Japan
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Being a tricyclic antidepressant, this medication increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Dothiepin ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Interaction with Food
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