Doxepin.

'Doxepin is an antidepressant and is used to treat depression and anxiety.It is a psycotropic agent with TCA''s and anxiolytic properties.'


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 75 to 150 mg/day
Single Dose: 110 (112.5)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. The Molecular Weight of Doxepin. is 279.38.
Contraindications
Doxepin. is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Doxepin., which give rise to further complications include Fever, Skin rashes, Irregular heart beat.Doxepin. produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Urticaria. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Doxepin. therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Doxepin. include Blurred vision, Constipation, Sweating.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Doxepin. are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Dry mouth, Dry mouth.
Indications
Doxepin. is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Chronic idiopathic urticaria, Depression, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Pain, Peptic ulcer.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Doxepin. was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, Below 30°C.
Warnings
'Donot drive as doxepin may cause drowziness. Cigerette smoking may decrease effects of this drug. Before starting Doxepin''s treatment complete blood count should be taken. Liver function studies should be performed periodically.'
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