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Othipen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression.
The right dosage of Othipen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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, Othipen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Othipen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Othipen is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Othipen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Othipen related warnings section.
Othipen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Othipen in conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Othipen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Othipen have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Othipen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Othipen 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Othipen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Othipen 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 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 on the Kidneys?
Othipen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Othipen 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 on the Heart?
Othipen has very mild side effects on the heart.
Othipen 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 Othipen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Othipen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Othipen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Othipen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Othipen only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Othipen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Othipen
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Othipen, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Othipen
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Othipen 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.
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)