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Depten is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Depten have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Depten is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Depten include Blurred vision, Cold hands. While these are the most often observed Depten side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Depten go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Depten's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Depten's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Depten can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Depten in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Other contraindications of Depten have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Depten may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Depten, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Depten is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Depten is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Depten safe for pregnant women?
Depten can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Depten safe during breastfeeding?
Depten may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Depten on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Depten on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Depten on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Depten on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Depten on the Heart?
Information about safety of Depten for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Depten 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 Depten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Depten habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Depten.
Interaction between Food and Depten
When consumed with certain foods, Depten may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Depten
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Depten with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 197-198
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 907-909
