About Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s
Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called ‘tricyclic anti-depressants’ used to treat depression. Additionally, Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s is also used to treat bed-wetting at night in children aged 6 years and older. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.
Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Imipramine’, which increases the activity of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain required for mental balance, thereby regulating mood and treating depression. It also reduces childhood enuresis or bed-wetting in the children older than 6-7 years of age by relaxing the urinary bladder muscle, which lightens the sleep.
Take Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s with or without food. Swallow Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s as a whole with water, do not crush, or chew the tablet. You are advised to take Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, increased blood pressure, lack of coordination, swelling of the breast and weakness. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s may cause impaired alertness, drowsiness or blurred vision. Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s
Depression, Nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting in children)
Medicinal Benefits
Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic anti-depressants. Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s is used to treat depression. Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s works by increasing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain needed for mental balance, thereby regulating mood and treating depression. Additionally, Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s is used as an adjunct therapy in reducing bed-wetting at night in children aged 6-7 years and older. Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s helps to control childhood enuresis or bed-wetting as a part of its anti-depressant effect.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased blood pressure
- Lack of coordination
- Swelling of breast
- Weakness
- Trouble urinating
- Blurred vision
- Breast swelling in men and women
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14 days, if you have heart diseases, mania, porphyria, glaucoma or unable to pass urine. Avoid taking buprenorphine/opioids with Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to serotonin syndrome. Inform your doctor before taking Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s if you have/had schizophrenia or manic depression, alcohol withdrawal, enlarged prostate, overactive thyroid, epilepsy, low blood pressure, poor circulation, panic attacks, a tumour of the adrenal gland, or if you are being given electroconvulsive therapy. Talk to your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Do not take Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s may cause impaired alertness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s causes dizziness on standing suddenly.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with anti-depressants (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, duloxetine, escitalopram, sertraline), antipsychotics (aripiprazole, quetiapine), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, pregabalin, topiramate), benzodiazepine (diazepam, nitrazepam, oxazepam, alprazolam, clonazepam), pain killer (aspirin, tramadol, codeine, dihydrocodeine), anti-HIV (ritonavir), antacid (cimetidine, esomeprazole), blood thinner (warfarin), skeletal muscle relaxant (cyclobenzaprine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam) and hormone (levothyroxine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Do not take St. John’s wort (herbal supplement to treat depression) along with Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s as it may increase the sedative effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Depsonil 25 Tablet 10’s may have interactions with disease conditions such as epilepsy, low blood pressure, overactive thyroid, urination problems or enlarged prostate, glaucoma, diabetes, schizophrenia, mania, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), heart, kidney or liver problems.
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