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Depextine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Other than this, Depextine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Depextine. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Depextine have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Depextine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Depextine's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Depextine related warnings talks about Depextine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Depextine contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Depextine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Depextine is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Depextine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Depextine safe for pregnant women?
Depextine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Depextine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Depextine safe during breastfeeding?
Depextine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Depextine on the Kidneys?
Depextine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Depextine on the Liver?
Depextine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Depextine on the Heart?
Depextine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Depextine 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 Depextine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Depextine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Depextine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Depextine as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Depextine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Depextine works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Depextine
Taking Depextine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Depextine
Consuming Depextine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Depextine is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Depextine strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
No, it is not recommended that Depextine should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
Depextine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.
No, Depextine is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Yes, Depextine causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591
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