Deprel

by Adamjee

Active ingredient: Trazodone

PKR 180

Available at Healify

Deprel Tablets 50Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets) · Strip · PKR 180 · In stock · Prescription medicine
Deprel Tablets 100Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets) · Strip · PKR 300 · In stock · Prescription medicine

Manufactured by ADAMJEE PHARMACEUTICALS.

Other packs (not sold online by Healify)

Drop · 50 mg/5 mL · 30 mL (045148)

About Trazodone

Antidepressant

Uses

Depression with or without anxiety.

How to take it

Adults: Initially 150 mg daily taken in divided doses after meals or as a single night-time dose. May be increased after 1 wk to 300 mg daily. Max 600 mg daily. Elderly: Initially 100 mg daily in divided doses after meals or as a single night- time dose. Max 300 mg daily. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, postural hypotension. Priapism, blood dyscrasias, hepatic dysfunction(discontinue), hyponatraemia, wt loss, anorexia, SIADH, CNS disturbances, arrhythmias, nasal congestion, dyspnoea, skin reactions, flu like symptoms.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Acute MI. Precautions: Epilepsy, severe hepatic, renal or cardiovascular disease, psychosis, hyperthyroidism, BPH, narrow angle glaucoma. Monitor for suicidal ideation. Advise patients to report signs of hepatic impairment incl asthenia, anorexia, GI upset, jaundice. Elderly. Withdraw gradually.

Advice

Take immediately after meals. Contact prescriber if there is headache, muscle cramps/tremors, constant dizziness, change in gait, change in vision, eye pain, chest pain, palpitations, fast heartbeat, abnormal thoughts, agitation, change in behaviour or if there is worsening of condition. Avoid alcohol and caffeine during therapy. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber. Change position slowly from sitting or lying to standing.

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Interactions with Trazodone

Potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, carbamazepine, muscle relaxants, volatile anaesthetics, alcohol, CNS depressants, MAOIs, clonidine, digoxin, phenytoin, St John's wort, other serotonergic agents, oral contraceptives, cimetidine, agents that prolong QT interval, antihypertensives, warfarin, phenothiazines.

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