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Othipen 25 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Othipen 25 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Othipen 25 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Othipen 25 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Othipen 25 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Othipen 25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Othipen 25 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Othipen 25 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Othipen 25 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Othipen 25 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Othipen 25 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Othipen 25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Othipen has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Othipen without medical advice.
Is the use of Othipen 25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Othipen. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Othipen 25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Othipen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Othipen 25 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Othipen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Othipen only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Othipen 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Othipen has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Othipen 25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Othipen 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Othipen 25 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Othipen 25 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Othipen 25 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Othipen 25 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Othipen 25 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Othipen 25 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Othipen 25 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Othipen 25 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
The duration of treatment might vary depending upon the patient's medical condition. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take it longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
No, Othipen is not addictive. Long-term use of this drug does not lead to addiction but sudden discontinuation might cause withdrawal symptoms.
Yes, Othipen can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Othipen might be helpful in treating insomnia (sleeplessness) in patients with depression. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised to not take this drug without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Othipen might cause anxiety in patients with the major depressive disorder during early treatment. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing anxiety after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
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References
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)