Manufacturer: Psycormedies
Salt Composition : Imipramine(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Antipres 25mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood. It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel drowsy. It can be taken with or without food, but you should take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor. Your dose may be modified or gradually decreased before stopping the medication.
Antipres 25mg Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
The mean elimination half-life for imipramine was significantly decreased in alcoholics (8.7 vs. 19.9 hours after intravenous infusion and 10.9 vs. 19.6 hours after oral administration; P less than 0.05). The mean elimination half-life for desipramine was decreased in alcoholics after intravenous infusion (16.5 vs.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Antipres
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Nervousness
Sleep disorder
Tiredness
Serve side effects of Antipres
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Cardiac conduction abnormalities
High blood pressure
Tachycardia
Hallucination
Black tongue
Parotid gland swelling
Unusual production of breast milk in women and men
Bone marrow suppression
overactive thyroid gland
schizophrenia
manic-depression
suicidal thoughts
alcoholism
alcohol intoxication
serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels
increased pressure in the eye
closed angle glaucoma
heart attack within the last 30 days
abnormal heart rhythm
chronic heart failure
a stroke
orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
paralysis of the intestines
blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement
liver problems
decreased kidney function
enlarged prostate
recent operation
seizures
an inability to completely empty the bladder
chronic idiopathic constipation
CYP2D6 poor metabolizer
risk of angle-closure glaucoma due to narrow angle of anterior chamber of eye
Antipres 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Antipres 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Antipres 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Imipramine may be used to treat depression and nocturnal enuresis in children Label. Unlabeled indications include chronic and neuropathic pain (including diabetic neuropathy), panic disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
IMIPRAMINE 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).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Antipres 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Antipres 25mg Tablet, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Antipres 25mg Tablet is used for the treatment of depression and bedwetting in children.
The main dose should be taken at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor the blood cell count or level of sodium and sugar in the blood.
Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes, mood changes and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how this medicine affects you.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Antipres 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Antipres 25mg Tablet used for?
Antipres 25mg Tablet is mainly used to treat depression. It is also used to treat bed wetting in children older than 6 years of age. It works by restoring the chemical imbalance in the brain, thereby enhancing mood and behavior.
Q. What are the side effects of Antipres 25mg Tablet?
Antipres 25mg Tablet may cause side effects like increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Can I just stop taking Antipres 25mg Tablet?
No, you must not stop taking Antipres 25mg Tablet suddenly even if you are feeling good as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Antipres 25mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If any of the side effects are bothering you, consult your doctor. In case you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.
Q. Can a pregnant woman take Antipres 25mg Tablet?
No, pregnant women should avoid taking Antipres 25mg Tablet, unless recommended by the doctor. Studies have shown significant risks to the developing baby and it is given only if the benefits are clearly more than the risks involved. Taking this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy may cause symptoms such as breathing problems, weakness, irritability, changes in blood pressure, tremors, and spasms in the newborn. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Does Antipres 25mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Antipres 25mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy. Therefore, it is advised that you should not drive, use any heavy machinery or do any work that requires concentration while taking Antipres 25mg Tablet. Also, refrain from taking alcohol if you are being treated with Antipres 25mg Tablet as it will increase your drowsiness.
