Antidep 25mg Tablet

• As per CDSCO, Antidep tablet is used in the treatment of depression (all kinds of depression)
• It can also be used in managing childhood enuresis in children 6 years and older (reduces frequency and urgency of urination).

• If you are allergic to Imipramine, avoid taking Antidep Tablet
• If you are using other antidepressant medications
• If you are noticing sudden mood changes, suicidal thoughts and behaviour
• If you recently had a heart attack
• If you have been diagnosed with other mental or psychological disorders like mania, bipolar disorder, etc
• If you have or have ever had a seizure disorder and are currently under treatment for it
• If you have a history of brain damage or a head injury
• If you have problems with your urinary system or prostate (a male reproductive organ)
• If you have angle-closure glaucoma (an eye condition with increased fluid pressure inside the eye)
• If you have liver or kidney problems
• If you have any suicidal thoughts

• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Nervousness
• Decreased sexual drive or ability
• Decreased concentration and memory

Other General Warnings

• You experience suicidal thoughts after taking Antidep Tablet
• You are using tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may reduce the effectiveness of Antidep medication.
• You are an elderly patient over the age of 65. Antidep dose needs to be carefully monitored to prevent excessive side effects
• You have a history of diabetes, irregular heartbeat, problems with your blood pressure, thyroid problems, etc.
• You are using any medicinal herbs or supplements like St. John's wort. It can lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome (serotonin toxicity), which can cause life-threatening side effects like agitation, delirium and coma.

• Take the tablet in the exact dosage and at the same time every day as prescribed by the doctor
• Do not exceed the dosage of Antidep Tablet, even if you cannot notice its effects
• Take this tablet as a whole with a glass of water, without breaking, chewing or crushing it
• Do not use Antidep Tablet with other medications without informing your doctor
• Do not discontinue this medication abruptly, as it can have unwanted symptoms due to its withdrawal effects

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Interactions with other medicines

• Do not use Antidep Tablet if you are already using other antidepressants like MAO inhibitors such as linezolid, methylene blue, phenelzine, selegiline, etc., as they can lead to severe side effects like tremors, severe seizures, etc. It can sometimes even lead to death. Atleast 14 day gap should be between taking these two medications.
• Do not take other antidepressants with a similar composition like sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, etc. They can exaggerate the side effects of Antidep medicine.
• Do not use Antidep tablet with other medicines that cause sedation and drowsiness, like tranquillisers, ipod or narcotic pain relievers, muscle relaxants, etc., without consulting a doctor.
• Some of the other medications that can react with Antidep Tablet and cause an adverse reaction are:
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Heart medication like digoxin
• anticholinergic medicines (including antiparkinsonism agents like levodopa)
• Anti-seizure medications like phenytoin, phenobarbital
• HIgh blood pressure medicines

Interactions with food items

• Avoid drinking grapefruit juice and cranberry juice, or eating those fruits, while you are taking Antidep Tablets, as they can increase the levels of this medicine in your blood. It can lead to unwanted adverse effects.