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Dothipop 25 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Depression are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Dothipop 25 Tablet 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.
Some other side effects of Dothipop 25 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Dothipop 25 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Dothipop 25 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dothipop 25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Dothipop 25 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Dothipop 25 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Dothipop 25 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dothipop 25 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Dothipop 25 Tablet 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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Is the use of Dothipop 25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Dothipop shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Dothipop 25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Dothipop 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 Dothipop 25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Dothipop on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Dothipop 25 Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Dothipop. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Dothipop 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Dothipop is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dothipop 25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dothipop 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dothipop 25 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dothipop 25 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dothipop 25 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dothipop 25 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Dothipop 25 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dothipop 25 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dothipop 25 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dothipop 25 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dothipop 25 Tablet with alcohol.
No, Dothipop 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, Dothipop 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.
Dothipop is a brand name of dosulepin and it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form). It belongs to the class of drugs known as tricyclic (TCAs) antidepressant which has anxiolytic properties. Dothipop is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. It is also used for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Yes, Dothipop can cause constipation in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
No, Dothipop should not be taken with amitriptyline because taking them together might result in serotonin syndrome (high levels of serotonin in the body) which can cause symptoms such as tremor, sweating, high body temperature, and diarrhoea. Hence, taking amitriptyline with Dothipop should be avoided.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)