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About Doxetar 25mg Capsule

DOXEPIN belongs to a group of medications called 'antidepressants' primarily used to treat depression and anxiety when the patient becomes intolerant to other medicines. In addition to this, it is also given as a medication to treat insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) in some people. An anxiety disorder is a mental condition characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. High levels of anxiety can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing. 

DOXEPIN contains Doxepin, a tricyclic anti-depressant that works by increasing the level of chemicals in the brain known as GABA responsible for mood changes and causing depression. As a result, your mood is enhanced, and you feel better. If DOXEPIN is prescribed for insomnia, it helps us sleep for more time and treats sleeping difficulty. 

Take DOXEPIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take DOXEPIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dry mouth, increased heart rate, constipation, weight gain, difficulty in urination, and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing up (orthostatic hypotension). Most of these side effects of DOXEPIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

Do not take DOXEPIN if you have had an allergic reaction to DOXEPIN or any of its ingredients. DOXEPIN should not be taken if you have glaucoma (increased eye pressure), severe liver or kidney problems, asthma, difficulty in urination, and have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs) in the last 15 days. If you are breastfeeding or pregnant, please do not take DOXEPIN as it is a category C pregnancy drug. DOXEPIN may lead to withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly like suicidal thoughts, irritability, and excessive aggression, which can sometimes be fatal. So, please consult your doctor, and he might lower your dose depending on your medical condition.

Uses of Doxetar 25mg Capsule

Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia (sleepiness)

Medicinal Benefits of Doxetar 25mg Capsule

 DOXEPIN contains Doxepin which is a tricyclic anti-depressant. It is primarily used to treat depression and anxiety when the patient becomes intolerant to other medicines. In addition to this, it is also given as a medication to treat insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) in some people. Doxepin works by increasing the level of chemicals in the brain responsible for mood changes and causing depression. As a result, your mood is enhanced, and you feel better. If DOXEPIN is prescribed for insomnia, it helps us sleep for more time and, hence, treats sleeping difficulty.

Directions for Use

DOXEPIN be taken with or without food. The tablet form of DOXEPIN should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet.

Side Effects of Doxetar 25mg Capsule

Like all medicines, DOXEPIN also has some mild and temporary side effects. Some people may experience drowsiness, dry mouth, increased heart rate, constipation, weight gain, difficulty in urination, and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing up (orthostatic hypotension). Most of these side effects of DOXEPIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take DOXEPIN if you have had an allergic reaction to DOXEPIN or any of its ingredients. DOXEPIN should not be taken if you have glaucoma (increased eye pressure), serious liver or kidney problems, asthma, difficulty in urination, and have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors  (MAOs) in the last 15 days. If you are breastfeeding or pregnant, please do not take DOXEPIN as it is a category C pregnancy drug. Do not take alcohol and DOXEPIN as it can affect you much more and may make you feel even more depressed. Avoid driving or anything that requires concentration as DOXEPIN is known to cause drowsiness. DOXEPIN may lead to withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly like suicidal thoughts, irritability, and excessive aggression, which can sometimes be fatal. So, please consult your doctor, and he might lower your dose depending on your medical condition. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DOXEPIN is known to interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), antipsychotics (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, trifluoperazine, bupropion), medication to treat stomach ulcer (cimetidine), thyroid hormone, anti-diabetic medications (tolazamide), opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone),  drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 DOXEPIN should not be given to patients with glaucoma (increased eye pressure), serious liver or kidney problem, difficulty in urination, or asthma who have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors  (MAOs) in the last 15 days.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

DOXEPIN should not be taken along with alcohol as it can affect you much more and may make you feel more depressed.

PREGNANCY

DOXEPIN is a pregnancy category C drug. It is not known whether it will harm the baby or not. So, it should be only taken when prescribed by a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

DOXEPIN is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

DRIVING

DOXEPIN may impair your concentration and lead to drowsiness, so do not drive after taking DOXEPIN.

LIVER

DOXEPIN is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

DOXEPIN is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.