Doxepin Teva – composition, indications, action

Doxepin Teva is an antidepressant preparation that belongs to the group of tricyclic antidepressants.

Composition

The main component of the drug is doxepin. Doxepine is an antidepressant with a tricyclic structure.

Indications

The preparation is indicated in the treatment of depression, psychosis and psychotic disorders caused by the consumption of alcohol or drugs, which cause various depressive, hallucinatory and manic states. Doxepin Teva is used in the treatment of depression, psychoses, bipolar disorder, Korsakoff’s syndrome and phobias resulting from the consumption of psychoactive substances.

Action

The action is described in detail in the leaflet attached to the medicine. Doxepine inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine, thanks to which it has an antidepressant effect. It does not intensify the psychomotor drive. It also has antihistaminic and α1-blocking effects. When served in the evening hours, it helps to fall asleep. Doxepin Teva calms down, calms down, regulates the level of norepinephrine and cortisol in the blood, which is a counterbalance to mania and obsessions, which are a consequence of various mental diseases and disorders. This also reduces the need for alcohol and psychostimulants, the purpose of which (only seemingly) was to fight hallucinations. When taking Doxepin Teva, the patient no longer needs them, as he becomes naturally silent and the problems of vision, hallucinations and anxiety associated with them disappear. Balance is restored in the body. In the opinion of users, Doxepin Teva brings relief after two days from the moment of taking it for the first time.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of the preparation are severe liver diseases, breastfeeding, glaucoma, urinary retention tendency, use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) in parallel or during the last 14 days. The preparation cannot be used if there is an allergy to any component of the preparation or other tricyclic antidepressants.

Dosage

The usual dose is 30-300 mg / day; doses up to 100 mg / day can be administered once a day or in divided doses, doses above 1 mg / day should be administered in 100 divided doses. The maximum single dose is 3 mg and is usually given at bedtime. In people with moderate to severe disease, initially usually 100 mg / day.

Price

The price ranges from 9,41 for 30 pieces of 10 mg capsules to PLN 13,60 for 30 pieces of 25 mg capsules.

Name of the drug / preparation Doxepin Teva
Wstęp Doxepin Teva is an antidepressant, belonging to the group of tricyclic antidepressants
Manufacturer Pharmaceuticals Polska
Form, dose, packaging Doxepin Teva capsule (25 mg) – 30 pcs.
Availability category Prescription
The active substance doxepin
Indication Depression, anxiety states
Dosage The usual dose is 30-300 mg / day; doses up to 100 mg / day can be administered once a day or in divided doses, doses above 1 mg / day should be administered in 100 divided doses. The maximum single dose is 3 mg and is usually given at bedtime. In people with moderate to severe disease, initially usually 100 mg / day.
Contraindications to use Contraindications to the use of the preparation are severe liver diseases, breastfeeding, glaucoma, urinary retention tendency, use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) in parallel or during the last 14 days. The preparation cannot be used if he is allergic to any component of the preparation or other tricyclic antidepressants.

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