Manufacturer: Psycormedies
Salt Composition : Nortriptyline(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Depival 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. Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same or any other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. This medicine is not known to be addictive, but you can experience additional side effects (withdrawal symptoms) if you stop taking it suddenly. If you notice any sudden mood change or get suicidal or self-harm thoughts, you must consult the doctor without delay. Also, remember to take this medicine strictly as advised by the doctor as an overdose of this medication may lead to a serious health emergency. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as alcohol interacts with this medicine to cause serious health issues.
The consensus is that nortriptyline inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine by the presynaptic neuronal membrane, thereby increasing the concentration of those neurotransmitters in the synapse.
Nortriptyline is readily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract with extensive variation in plasma levels, depending on the patient. This drug undergoes first-pass metabolism and its plasma concentrations are attained within 7 to 8.5 hours after oral administration.
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 Depival
Increased heart rate
Weight gain
Difficulty in urination
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Blurred vision
overactive thyroid gland.
schizophrenia.
manic-depression.
suicidal thoughts.
alcoholism.
serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels.
a low seizure threshold.
closed angle glaucoma.
Depival 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.
Depival 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Depival 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.
Nortriptyline is a medicine used for treating nerve pain. Occasionally, it's also used to treat depression and bedwetting in children (nocturnal enuresis) . Nortriptyline is available on prescription. It comes as tablets.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: arbutamine, "blood thinners" (such as warfarin), disulfiram, thyroid supplements, anticholinergic drugs (such as belladonna alkaloids), certain drugs for high blood pressure (drugs that work in the brain such as clonidine, guanabenz).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Depival 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Depival 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.
Depival 25mg Tablet is used for the treatment of depression and bedwetting in children.
The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may cause 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 the 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. Depival 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Depival 25mg Tablet used for?
Depival 25mg Tablet is used to treat depression and nocturnal (night time) bedwetting in children. It restores the chemical imbalance in the brain and enhances mood and behavior. In some cases, it may also be prescribed to relieve neuropathic (nerve) pain.
Q. Can I take Depival 25mg Tablet for nerve pain? How do I know if I have nerve pain?
Yes, Depival 25mg Tablet can be taken for nerve pain. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine in combination with gabapentin. Nerve pain (or neuropathic pain) is commonly described as a shooting, burning or stabbing type of pain that may be associated with tingling, numbness or a pin and needles like feeling. The pain may be spontaneous which means it may be triggered without the presence of any stimulating factor. Additionally, you may experience an increase in the sensitivity to touch. Consult your doctor if you experience such pain.
Q. What are the side effects of Depival 25mg Tablet?
The side effects of Depival 25mg Tablet are increased heart rate, weight gain, difficulty in urination, orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing), dryness in mouth and constipation. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Is Depival 25mg Tablet same as amitriptyline?
Depival 25mg Tablet and amitriptyline belong to the same category of medicines with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response.
