Dothip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression.
The correct dosage of Dothip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dothip as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dothip are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dothip is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Dothip related warnings talks about Dothip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Dothip since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Dothip contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Dothip with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Dothip, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dothip 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 Dothip is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dothip safe for pregnant women?
Dothip should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Dothip safe during breastfeeding?
Dothip should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dothip on the Kidneys?
Dothip has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dothip on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Dothip. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Dothip only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dothip on the Heart?
Dothip is rarely harmful for the heart.
Dothip 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 Dothip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dothip habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dothip.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dothip can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dothip should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Dothip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dothip
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dothip together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dothip
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dothip.
No, Dothip should not be taken with tramadol. Taking these drugs together is more likely to increases the sedative (drowsiness) effect of tramadol. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking them together.
Yes, Dothip might cause heart problems. Clinical studies suggest that long-term use of Dothip might increase the risk of developing ischemic heart disease.
Yes, Dothip 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.
No, Dothip should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Dothip 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.
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)
