Manufacturer: Psychotropics India Ltd
Salt Composition : Imipramine(25mg), Chlordiazepoxide(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea and anxiety.Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, dryness in mouth, increased heart rate and blur vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should exercise regularly and have a balanced diet. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild and temporary. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects are rare.
Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Imipramine and chlordiazepoxide which treat depression. Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells 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.Chlordiazepoxide is a long-acting benzodiazepine drug. The half-life of Chlordiazepoxide is 5 – 30 hours but has an active benzodiazepine metabolite (desmethyldiazepam), which has a half-life of 36 – 200 hours.
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 Depsodep
Constipation
Difficulty in urination
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Confusion
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Tiredness
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Uncoordinated body movements
Depression
Memory impairment
Hypersensitivity to Depsodep Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Depsodep Tablet should not be taken if you have the following conditions :
Severe liver disease
Hypersensitivity
Acute recovery period after acute myocardial infarction
Narrow angle glaucoma
Heart block
Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet.
Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg 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+Chlordiazepoxide is used in the treatment of depression.Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
The effects of Depsodep Tablet will change if you take other medicines or over the counter products at the same time . This increases the risk of side effects or the medicine not working properly. Tell your doctor about all the medications, vitamins, and herbal remedies you are using, so your doctor can help prevent or manage drug interactions. Depsodep Tablet may interact with the following drugs or products:
Acetaminophen
Alcohol
Aspirin
Buprenorphine
Caffeine
Clozapine
Droperidol
Fentanyl
Fluoxetine
Naloxone
Do not chew, crush or break it. Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg 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 Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg 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.
Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
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. Depsodep 25 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
