Antidep 25mg Tablet (Imipramine)

Description

Antidep 25 MG Tablet is an effective medicine, which is used to treat symptoms of depression. It also used to prevent bedwetting in children. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like mood changes and irritability.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Antidep 25 MG Tablet
Depsol 25 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Depsonil 25 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Impramine 25 MG Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Normadep 25 MG Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Antidep 25 MG Tablet
Abdominal pain
Blurred vision
Decrease in frequency of urination
Dry mouth
Rapid weight gain
Yellow colored eyes or skin
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
Skin rash
Uses of Antidep 25 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Depression
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of depression characterized by sadness, loss of interest, irritability, and sleeplessness.
Enuresis
This medicine may also be used for temporary adjunctive therapy to reduce enuresis (bedwetting) while sleeping in children.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to imipramine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening side effects. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with this medicine.
Myocardial infarction
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have had an episode of heart-attack in recent times or recovering from it due to the increased risk of worsening of patients.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Suicidal tendencies
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of suicidal tendencies. This risk is especially higher in young adult patients. Patients should be closely monitored for any change in mood or behavior. Report any such incidence to the doctor so that counseling and monitoring of progress can be performed at regular intervals. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Withdrawal symptoms
The use of this medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. 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.
Surgery
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are planning to undergo a surgery in near future. Consult your doctor in this regard so that it can be discontinued properly.
Bipolar disorder
This medicine is not recommended in patients with bipolar disorder. Symptoms of mania and depression can worsen upon usage of this medicine. Consult your doctor and report the incidence of bipolar depression or mania before receiving this medicine.

Related Product

Antidep 25mg Tablet
Antidep 75mg Tablet

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

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
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
Interaction with Medicine
Antihypertensives
Selegiline
Codeine
Sunitinib
Ondansetron
Rufinamide
Disease interactions
Cardiovascular disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include an increased heart rate, arrhythmias, heart block, and tachycardia. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Pheochromocytoma
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from Pheochromocytoma, the risk of severe to fatal change in blood pressure is very high. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Seizure disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of seizure disorder due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution since it may alter blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for such patients. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Glaucoma
This medicine should be used with caution if you have glaucoma. Use of this medicine can worsen the symptoms of both closed and open-angle glaucoma. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking this medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.