Doxepin

Doxepin is an antidepressant used to treat mental or mood problems such as insomnia, depression and anxiety. It helps improve mood and instil feelings of well-being, it relieves anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better and more peacefully, and increases your energy level. This medication is part of a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants, which works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals called neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system.

Some side effects of Doxepin may include dizziness, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dry mouth, trouble in urinating or constipation. To relieve dizziness, get up slowly from or a lying or sitting position. Suck on ice chips, chew gum or drink water to relieve dry mouth. Adjust your diet to prevent constipation. Include plenty of water and fibre into your diet and exercise regularly. If any of these symptoms persist, consult your doctor immediately. In case of overdose, a hospital should be contacted. Some symptoms of overdose may include extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, slow or shallow breathing and seizures. This medication should not be taken by people who have been allergic to any ingredient of Doxepin or to other trycyclic antidepressant medicines like amoxapine and have narrow angle glaucoma that is untreated or have serious trouble urinating.

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Depression

• Insomnia

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Sleepiness

• Blurred Vision

• Increased Heart Rate

• Weight Gain

• Dry Mouth

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Constipation

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Doxin 10mg capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Doxin 10mg capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Doxepin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Doxepin as ingredient

• Sidopin 25Mg Capsule

  Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dox 50Mg Tablet

  D D Pharmaceuticals

• Doxin 25Mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Qipy 10mg Capsule

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Doxepin 25Mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Noctaderm Cream

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Xeprich 25Mg Capsule

  Seagull Labs (I) Pvt Ltd

• Psychopin 25Mg Capsule

  RKG Pharma

• Doxin 10Mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Spectra 10Mg Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant, whose exact mechanism of action is not well documented. However, it seems thart the medication blocks the monoaminergic neurotransmitters into the presynaptic terminals.

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 Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

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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• Doxepin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/doxepin

• Doxepin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01142

• DOXEPIN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=DOXEPIN