Prothiaden 75 Tablet (Dosulepin 75mg)

Prothiaden 75mg Tablet is a Tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and associated symptoms like lack of interest, mood changes, and despair. It is also used to treat sleep disorders.Prothiaden 75 Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is mostly used to treat depression that is unresponsive to alternative treatment. It is also used in the management of anxiety disorder.

Prothiaden 75 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood. It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel drowsy. It can be taken with or without food, but you should take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor. Your dose may be modified or gradually decreased before stopping the medication.

The most common side effects of Prothiaden 75mg Tablet include increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in the mouth, and constipation. Initially, this medicine may also cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when you change positions. It may even cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also lead to weight gain in some people. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild and temporary. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Serious side effects associated with this medicine are rare.

Before taking Prothiaden 75mg medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same or any other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. This medicine is not known to be addictive, but you can experience additional side effects (withdrawal symptoms) if you stop taking it suddenly. If you notice any sudden mood change or get suicidal or self-harm thoughts, you must consult the doctor without delay. Also, remember to take this medicine strictly as advised by the doctor as an overdose of this medication may lead to a serious health emergency. Consumption of alcohol should strictly be avoided as alcohol interacts with this medicine to cause serious health issues.

List of substitutes for Prothiaden 75 mg Tablet

Do-Re-Me 75 mg Tablet

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Doth 75 mg Tablet

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Dothip 75 mg Tablet

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Exodep 75 mg Tablet

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Prothiaden 75 mg Tablet

Drowsiness

Shaking and trembling of arms and feet

Change in heart rate

Increase/decrease in libido

Constipation

Nausea or Vomiting

Loss of vision or blurred vision

Dry mouth

Excessive sweating

Slurred speech

Difficulty with passing urine

Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet

Mental Confusion

Intestinal obstruction

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What is it prescribed for?

Depression

This medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of depression and other associated symptoms like sleep disturbances, loss of appetite etc.

Allergy

Prothiaden 75mg medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Prothiaden 75mg Tablet or any other ingredient present with it.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

This medicine is not recommended for use while you are taking any medicine belonging to the Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) drug class due to an increase in the risk of seizures, fever, hallucinations, and rarely death. Some of the most commonly used medicines in this class are Selegiline, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine etc. The time gap between the consumption of these medicines should be a minimum of 14 days.

Heart Attack

Prothiaden 75mg medicine is not recommended for use if you are recovering from a heart attack suffered in the recent times.

Manic phase of bipolar disorder

This medicine is not recommended for use while a patient is experiencing manic episodes of Bipolar disorder.

Liver disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an impairment of the normal liver function.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Prothiaden 75mg medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative that is relatively safer to use.

Breast-feeding

Prothiaden 75mg medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative that is safer to use. If this medicine is prescribed, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary.

General warnings

Sedation

Use of Prothiaden 75mg medicine can cause moderate to severe sedation and impairment of physical abilities. You should avoid work that requires a high level of mental alertness while using this medicine.

Fall in blood pressure

Use of this medicine may cause a fall in the blood pressure, and hence, caution is advised. It may also cause dizziness and fainting if you get up from a sitting position suddenly.

Liver disease

Prothiaden 75mg medicine should be used with caution in patients having a liver disease or an impairment of normal liver function due to the potential for severe adverse effects in such patients.

Bipolar disorder

Prothiaden 75mg medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from bipolar disorder. Symptoms of mania and psychoses can worsen upon using this medicine. Consult your doctor and report the incidence of bipolar disease associated mania before receiving this medicine.

Prostate gland disorder

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a disorder of the prostate gland. The symptoms of the disease might worsen upon using this medicine.

Heart rhythm disorder

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from conduction disorders of the heart. Contact your doctor immediately if the symptoms of your heart condition worsen after taking this medicine.

Suicidal thoughts

Use of this medicine is reported to provoke suicidal thoughts and increased suicidal tendencies, especially in young patients. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority so that counseling and monitoring of progress can be performed at regular intervals.

Withdrawal symptoms

Use of this medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. On abrupt stopping of treatment, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, especially if you have been using a high dose for a long duration. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other medicines

Report the use of all other medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor. This medicine has the potential to interact with many other medicines and may cause harmful side effects.

Pediatric use

This medicine is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.

Use in the elderly

This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly and bedridden patients. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done to rule out the risk of adverse effects.

Kidney disease

Prothiaden 75mg medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of the normal kidney function.

Surgery

Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are planning to undergo a surgery in the near future. Consult your doctor in this regard so that this medicine can be discontinued properly.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose should be skipped. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Use of alcohol while taking this medicine can cause severe drowsiness and may impair movement and ability to concentrate.

Instructions

Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine due to an increase in the risk of drowsiness, confusion, impaired judgment etc. It is advised that you do not perform tasks that require a high level of mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery after taking this medicine and alcohol together. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience excessive drowsiness.

Interaction with Medicine

Cisapride

Flavoxate

Hydrochlorothiazide

Selegiline

Chlorpromazine

Phenobarbital

Diazepam

Guanethidine

Ephedrine

Disease interactions

Heart Disease

Prothiaden 75mg medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart disease like heart failure, stroke, heart block etc. Symptoms like a fall in blood pressure, rapid change in pulse, dizziness, and other associated complications should be reported to the doctor on priority. It is advised that you do not take this medicine if you have recently suffered a heart attack.

Glaucoma

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients who are suffering from glaucoma or who are suspected of having this condition. Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of angle closure glaucoma.

Bipolar disorder

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from bipolar disorder. Use of this medicine is not recommended if the patient is experiencing manic episodes.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take Prothiaden 75mg Tablet exactly as instructed by the doctor. Ensure that the right quantity of medicine is consumed for the prescribed duration only. Initial use may worsen the symptoms of depression and it may take up to 20-30 days for any improvement to happen. Usage of this medicine should not be stopped abruptly since this may cause severe withdrawal symptoms.