Othipen 25 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Othipen Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Othipen Dosage & How to Take
Othipen Side Effects
Othipen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Othipen with Other Drugs
Othipen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Othipen
Othipen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Othipen Benefits & Uses

Othipen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Othipen Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose can be gradually increased up to 150 mg / day.
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose can be gradually increased up to 150 mg / day.

Othipen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Othipen is used -

Severe

Blurred vision
Arrhythimia
Itching or burning

Moderate

Weight gain

Mild

Confusion
Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
Rash
Drowsiness
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Headache
Tremor
Excessive sweating
Decreased libido

Othipen Related Warnings

Is the use of Othipen safe for pregnant women?

Othipen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Othipen safe during breastfeeding?

Othipen may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Othipen on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Othipen on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Othipen on the Liver?

Othipen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Othipen on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Othipen on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Othipen with Other Drugs

Othipen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Othipen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Othipen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Thyroid problems
Suicidal Tendency
Drug Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Epilepsy
Stroke
Blurred Vision
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Othipen

Is this Othipen habit forming or addictive?

Othipen does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Othipen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Othipen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Othipen for mental disorders.

No

Othipen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Othipen

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Othipen with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Othipen

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Othipen.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Othipen

Question over 5 years ago

Can Othipen cause memory loss?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Othipen might cause memory loss (dementia). However, the causal relationship between them is not established although the possibility cannot be denied.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Othipen cause hair loss?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Othipen does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with the hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Othipen is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Othipen a sleeping tablet?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Othipen is not a sleeping tablet (benzodiazepine). It belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants which are used for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and neuropathic pain. You are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid mishappening.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Othipen addictive?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Othipen is not addictive. Long-term use of this drug does not lead to addiction but sudden discontinuation might cause withdrawal symptoms.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Othipen cause weight fluctuation?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Othipen 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.