Depil may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depil is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Depil may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Depil is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Depil may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Depil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Depil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Depil 20mg Capsule
Introduction
Depil is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat depression and other mental health conditions like panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder....
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Uses of Depil
Depression
Panic disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Bulimia nervosa
Side effects of Depil
Common
Erectile dysfunction
Indigestion
Influenza like syndrome
Loss of appetite
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Sore throat
Sweating
Tremor
Weakness
Yawning
Abnormal dreams
Delayed ejaculation
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nervousness
Sleepiness
Sinus infection
How to use Depil
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Depil may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Depil works
Depil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic and...
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Quick Tips
Take Depil in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
It may cause anxiety and agitation when you first start taking it.
It may cause weight loss and decreased appetite.
Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Depil affects you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Inform your doctor if you experience difficulty having an orgasm or have decreased sex drive.
The addiction/dependence potential of Depil is very less.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without doctor consultation as that may lead to agitation, anxiety, and dysphoria.
Oral
Depression
Adult: Initially, 20 mg once daily. May gradually increase up to max 80 mg daily in 2 divided doses, if no clinical response after s...
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Child Dose
Oral
Depression
Child: >8 yr Initially, 10 mg daily, may increase to 20 mg daily after 1-2 wk.
Low wt childn: Initially, 10 mg daily, may increase...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Use caution; drug accumulation may occur with severe renal impairment
Contraindication
Severe renal or hepatic failure; hypersensitivity; lactation; concomitant MAOIs or within 2 wk of MAOI withdrawal.
Mode of Action
Fluoxetine is a potent and highly selective inhibitor of serotonin (5-HT) re-uptake. No affinity for adrenoceptors or histamine, GABA-B, or muscarinic...
Pregnancy category: C
Treatment of pregnant women during the first trimester: There are no adequate and well-controlled clinical studies on the use...
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Interaction
May cause transient shift in plasma conc of tightly protein bound drugs e.g. warfarin and digoxin, resulting in adverse effects. T1/2 of diazepam is p...
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