Doxepin capsule
General English name: Doxepin capsule
Brand: Sinequan
Application: Treatment of depression
Doxepin pharmaceutical forms
Doxpin Capsule Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking doxepin capsules
Contraindications Doxepin capsules
Doxepin capsules during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of doxepin capsules on driving and working with machines
Doxepin capsule drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking doxepin capsules
Side effects of doxepin capsules
Excessive use of doxepin capsules (drug poisoning)
Doxpin capsule storage conditions
Doxepin pharmaceutical forms
- Capsules, tablets, creams
Doxpin Capsule Drug Information
Doxepin capsules belong to a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants that are prescribed to treat depression. The exact cause of depression is not known. This disease can be caused for no apparent reason or by a bitter event in life or a specific disease. People with depression have a low mood and are so moody that they even have trouble doing their daily activities.
Doxepin can help reduce the symptoms of depression. Doxepin capsules are useful for depressed people with sleep problems. The drug is thought to work by interfering with the function of brain chemicals (called neurotransmitters) that play a role in causing depressive symptoms.
If you are interested in learning more about other dosage forms of doxepin, such as doxepin cream and doxepin tablets, you can refer to the relevant page.
Dosage and method of taking doxepin capsules
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with doxepin capsules. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of doxepin capsules vary from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- Doxepin capsules can be taken before and after meals.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of doxepin capsules at the scheduled time but soon forget to take the medicine; But if you remember when the next dose is about an hour away, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications Doxepin capsules
- Note the expiration date of doxepin and do not take it if it has expired.
- Never give the medicine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for doxepin interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
- Doxepin is hypnotic, avoid driving while taking it.
Doxepin capsules during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily and without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of doxepin capsules on driving and working with machines
Doxepin capsules can make you feel dizzy and drowsy, so make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Doxepin capsule drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with this drug include: arbutamine, thyroid supplements, anticholinergic drugs (such as benztropine, belladonna alkaloids), specific drugs for high blood pressure (clidon) ), Guanabenz, reserpine.
It can cause serious drug interactions with MAO inhibitors, which can even lead to death, including MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide Do not use phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine. Most MAO inhibitors should not be used for up to 2 weeks before starting doxepin capsules.
Drugs that can affect the removal of doxepin from the body and affect its function include: cimetidine, terbinafine, and irregular heartbeat medications (such as quinidine / propafenone / propacene) / flacainide ( flecainide), antidepressants (such as SSRIs including paroxetine / fluoxetine / fluvoxamine), but this list is not exhaustive. So before using doxepin capsules, make a list of all the medicines you use and share it with your doctor and pharmacist.
Many drugs in addition to doxepin may affect heart rhythm (prolongation of QT time), including: amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine , Sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin).
If you are taking medicines that cause drowsiness, tell your doctor or pharmacist, including: alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam) (alprazolam) , Diazepam, zolpidem, muscle relaxants, and analgesics and painkillers (such as codeine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or cough and cold medicines) because some of them are made up of substances that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use them so that you can use them safely.
Special warnings and precautions while taking doxepin capsules
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking doxepin capsules:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have an overactive thyroid gland.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have diabetes or epilepsy.
- If you have constipation for a long time.
- If you have any urinary problems or prostate problems.
- If you have cardiovascular problems.
- If you have a history of mental health problems (for example, bipolar disorder or psychosis).
- If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- If you have been told that you have pheochromocytoma (a tumor in the adrenal gland).
- If you have porphyria (a rare inherited blood disorder).
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines. This is especially important if you have recently taken certain antidepressants (called monooxidase inhibitors).
- If you have ever been allergic to any medication.
Side effects of doxepin capsules
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
- Blurred vision, drowsiness or tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Headache, feeling sick
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Sweating
- Hot flashes
- Problems with urination
- Increased appetite
- Feeling anxious and worried
- sleep disorder
- Lack of focus
- Feeling shivering
- Itchy skin rash
- Weight changes
- Changes in sexual function
- Sensitivity to breast touch
- Changes in the sense of taste and taste of food
- Ringing in the ears
- Fast heart rate
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of this medicine.
Excessive use of doxepin capsules (drug poisoning)
- Do not take Doxepin capsules more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as severe drowsiness, hallucinations, rapid or abnormal heartbeat, fatigue, slow and shallow breathing, seizures, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), Call the emergency room immediately.
Doxpin capsule storage conditions
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.