Manufacturer: Sigmund Promedica
Salt Composition : Imipramine(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Deprid 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.
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant that has been used since the 1950s. Its primary mechanism of action is to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, thus elevating the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain.
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
Increased heart rate
Blurred vision
Dryness in mouth
Difficulty in urination
Constipation
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
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.
Deprid 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.
Deprid 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Deprid 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.
Imipramine tablets and capsules are used to treat depression. Imipramine tablets are also used to prevent bedwetting in children. Imipramine is in a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants
Cimetidine and quinidine. Taking either of these drugs with imipramine can lead to seizures, coma, and even death.
Propafenone and flecainide. ...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as sertraline, fluoxetine, and paroxetine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Deprid 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 Deprid 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
Deprid 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. Deprid 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Deprid 25mg Tablet used for?
Deprid 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 Deprid 25mg Tablet?
Deprid 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 Deprid 25mg Tablet?
No, you must not stop taking Deprid 25mg Tablet suddenly even if you are feeling good as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Deprid 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 Deprid 25mg Tablet?
No, pregnant women should avoid taking Deprid 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.
