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Deptune 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression. Deptune 5 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Deptune 5 Mg Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Deptune 5 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Deptune 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Deptune 5 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Deptune 5 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Deptune 5 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Deptune 5 Mg Tablet 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
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Is the use of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Deptune can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Deptune right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Deptune may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Deptune should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Deptune may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Deptune may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Deptune 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Deptune may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Deptune 5 Mg Tablet 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 Deptune 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Deptune 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Deptune 5 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Deptune 5 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Deptune 5 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Deptune 5 Mg Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Deptune 5 Mg Tablet
It is safe to take Deptune 5 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Deptune 5 Mg Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Deptune 5 Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Deptune causes sleepiness or drowsiness but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug.
Ideally, Deptune should be taken once in a day at any time or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with the food or without the food as food. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, mania, and improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Deptune can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Deptune along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended doses.
No, Deptune is not addictive. It has not been reported to cause addiction among those who are taking it.
Yes, Deptune can be taken with lorazepam. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Deptune along with lorazepam if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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