Nildep 10mg Tablet
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Nildep 10 MG Description
Nildep Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants. It is primarily used for the treatment of depression. Nildep Tablet contains Imipramine as an active ingredient. It w
orks by affecting the levels of certain chemical messengers in the brain, which help stabilise the mood of the affected person. Depression is a severe mental disorder in which a person's ability to think, feel and behave is seriously hampered. By virtue of its effect on the chemical messengers, this medicine helps the person feel better.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹20.42 |
You Save | ₹2.78 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Imipramine(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Depression, bedwetting in children |
Side effects | Weight gain, increased sensitivity to sunlight, tiredness, nightmares. |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
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Uses of Nildep 10 MG
- Depression
- Treating bedwetting in children six years and above.
Contraindications of Nildep 10 MG
- If you are allergic to the medication.
- If you have Schizophrenia.
- If you have suicidal tendencies.
- If your thyroid gland is overactive.
- If you have acute angle-closure glaucoma (wherein the pressure inside the eye is increased due to blockage in the fluid drainage).
- If you have a history of a recent heart attack (less than one month).
- If you have alcohol intoxication.
Side effects of Nildep 10 MG
- Abdominal discomfort
- Tachycardia (increased heart rate)
- Blurring of vision
- Dryness of mouth
- Difficult urination
- Constipation
- Postural hypotension( sudden drop in blood pressure from lying down to standing position.
- Sexual dysfunction.
- Increased sweating.
Precautions and Warnings of Nildep 10 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Nildep Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
There is a limited number of studies on Nildep Tablet use during pregnancy. Some studies have shown risk to the developing baby. Always take the advice of your physician; he knows things better.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Nildep Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
No, it must not be taken, as it gets secreted in the milk and can adversely affect the baby.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Nildep Tablet?
A:
No, avoid driving, as Nildep causes drowsiness.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Nildep Tablet?
A:
No, you must avoid alcohol as the chances of side effects are life-threatening.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You feel sudden changes in your mood, behaviour or develop suicidal tendencies.
- You have deranged liver function tests as this would require dose adjustments.
- You have to undergo any surgery in future, as this medicine needs to be stopped well before any surgery.
- You have bipolar disorder, as symptoms of mania may aggravate further.
Mode of Action of Nildep 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Nildep Tablet contains Imipramine as an active ingredient. Imipramine belongs to the class of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works mainly by working at the level of two essential chemical messengers, also known as neurotransmitters, serotonin and noradrenaline. Serotonin, the "happiness hormone", makes a person feel happy, free from anxiety and tension. Noradrenaline also improves mood and increases alertness and arousal. Nildep works by preventing the reuptake (the process by which these messengers are taken back ) of serotonin and noradrenaline....
Directions for Use of Nildep 10 MG
- Take this tablet with a glass of water as a whole.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not try to break the tablet or chew it.
- Take it for as long as you are advised. Do not decrease or increase the dose on your own, use it as per the directions from your doctor.
- Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine, leading to withdrawal symptoms.
- Your dose needs to be modified or gradually decreased before discontinuation.
- Preferably you must take the medication at bedtime as this can make you feel drowsy.
Interactions of Nildep 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- MAO inhibitors (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) like Selegiline, interact with Nildep, as both increases, the level of serotonin which can be life-threatening (this can lead to "serotonin syndrome", which is a life-threatening condition)...
- Low dose aspirin increases the blood levels of Imipramine and can lead to toxicity.
- Aripiprazole (an antipsychotic medicine), if taken with Imipramine, can increase the side effects like drowsiness, increased sweating, dry mouth, Blurring of vision etc.
- Rifampicin (a medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis) can decrease the blood levels of Imipramine due to increased metabolism through a process called enzyme induction)
Interactions with food items
- No interactions found.
Storage and disposal of Nildep 10 MG
Store Nildep tablets in a cool and dry place. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and pets. Do not use the medicine if the packaging is damaged. Don't freeze. Get a new pack of medicine in such a case. Talk to your pharmacist if there is some leftover medication or talk to your doctor regarding this.
Don't use the medication if the date of expiry has passed....
Dosage of Nildep 10 MG
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose include, dizziness, confusion, fast heart rate , seizures, palpitations, drop in blood pressure.
Rush the person immediately to a nearby health care facility.
You can call the emergency helpline....
Missed a Dose
Consume the missed dose as soon as possible. Do not double the dose on your own. Try to have the medicine at the same time in a day so that you don't forget.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Nildep Tablet habit-forming?
A: No, it is not habit-forming. But it can produce withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly.
Q: Can Nildep Tablet be taken in case of kidney problems?
A: It needs dose adjustments in case of kidney problems.
Q: Can Nildep be prescribed to a person who has issues with prostate?
A: If that person doesn't have urinary retention, which can happen with prostate issues, Nildep can be given; otherwise, not. As this medication sometimes can lead to urinary retention.
References
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NILDEP
Expires on or After
26/03/2025
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