Prothiaden Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Dosulepin Hydrochloride
Side Effects
Bone marrow depression, agranulocytosis , Hypersensitivity reactions , Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, endocrine side effects , Hyponatremia , mania and paranoid delusions, suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior ,Tremors, drowsiness, convulsions, movement disorders, dizziness and headache , hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias , Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea , Skin rashes, sweating .
Drug Interactions
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) , alcohol and narcotic analgesics , sotalol, terfenadine, astemizole, halofantrine , bethanidine, debrisoquine, guanethidine , Barbiturates , methylphenidate.
Indication
Dosulepin is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of depressive illness, especially where an anti-anxiety effect is required.
When not to Use
Dosulepin is contraindicated in patients with recent myocardial infarction, any degree of heart block or other cardiac arrhythmias. Dosulepin is contraindicated for the treatment of mania. Dosulepin is contraindicated for patients with severe liver disease. Dosulepin is contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to Dosulepin hydrochloride or any the excipients.