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Octive is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression.
The correct dosage of Octive depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Octive can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Octive are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Octive is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Octive related warnings talks about Octive's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Octive is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Octive are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Octive with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Octive is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Octive 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 Octive safe for pregnant women?
Octive has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Octive without medical advice.
Is the use of Octive safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Octive may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Octive should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Octive on the Kidneys?
Octive rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Octive on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Octive. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Octive on the Heart?
Octive has very mild side effects on the heart.
Octive should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Octive unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Octive habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Octive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Octive. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Octive is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Octive for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Octive
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Octive and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Octive
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Octive with alcohol will be.
Yes, Octive might cause heart problems. Clinical studies suggest that long-term use of Octive might increase the risk of developing ischemic heart disease.
Yes, Octive may cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still not known. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
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.
Yes, Octive might cause weight fluctuation (weight gain or weight loss). However, the exact cause of weight fluctuation is unknown. If you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
No, Octive should not be taken with amitriptyline because taking them together might result in serotonin syndrome (high levels of serotonin in the body) which can cause symptoms such as tremor, sweating, high body temperature, and diarrhoea. Hence, taking amitriptyline with Octive should be avoided.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)