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

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 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

How long can I safely take Othipen?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.

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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Othipen with paracetamol?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Othipen help in insomnia?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Othipen cause anxiety?

Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.