Prothiaden M Tablet
Abbott
Prescription required
Uses of Prothiaden M Tablet:
Depression, Neuropathic pain, Anxiety disorder, Vitamin B12 deficiency
Composition of Prothiaden M Tablet:
Dosulepin / Dothiepin 75mg + Methylcobalamin 1500mcg
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387.76
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Description
Neuropathic pain
Uses
Dosulepin / Dothiepin is generally used in treatment of anxiety disorder, depression and neuropathic pain It is generally used in treatment of patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.
Methylcobalamin is generally used in treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Methylcobalamin is generally used in treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Side effects
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Difficulty in urination
- Dryness in mouth
- Increased heart rate
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Dosulepin / Dothiepin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Dosulepin / Dothiepin increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Dosulepin / Dothiepin a sedative?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is an antidepressant (TCA) that is used to treat depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder. It can cause drowsiness or sedation as a side effect. Therefore caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery and even when getting out of bed at night.
Q. Is Dosulepin / Dothiepin a muscle relaxant?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.
Q. What is the difference between Dosulepin / Dothiepin and amitriptyline?
Dosulepin / Dothiepin is chemically related to Amitriptyline and both are tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medicine. There is overlap in pharmacological property of this medicine.
Q. Is Dosulepin / Dothiepin the same as doxepin?
Dosulepin / Dothiepin and doxepin are different medicines but belong to the similar chemical class. Doxepin, at low doses, can improve sleep in patients with insomnia. It is also available in the topical form for use in various neuro-dermatitis syndrome, especially itching.
Q. How to stop Dosulepin / Dothiepin?
If your doctor asks you to stop Dosulepin / Dothiepin, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Sudden discontinuation may cause aggression, anxiety, blurred vision, concentration impairment, constipation and crying spell.
Q. Is Dosulepin / Dothiepin fatal?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin can be fatal (can cause death) in overdose. This is due to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect in overdose like hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death. That's why it is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used along with mirtazapine?
It is better to avoid Dosulepin / Dothiepin with mirtazapine. Mirtazapine, which is used in the treatment of depression, can potentiate the sedative effects of Dosulepin / Dothiepin.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Dosulepin / Dothiepin both are the antidepressant. Citalopram may increase the high blood level of Dosulepin / Dothiepin. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used with sertraline?
No. Sertraline and Dosulepin / Dothiepin both are the anti-depressant. Sertraline may increase the high blood level of Dosulepin / Dothiepin. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.
Q. Can I take Dosulepin / Dothiepin with diazepam?
It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Dosulepin / Dothiepin may cause sedation as a side effect too. Taking both of them together can increase the drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking diazepam.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome is a painful condition of mouth that is burning, scalding, tingling or feeling of numbness that may occur every day for months or longer.
Q. Can I take Dosulepin / Dothiepin for depression?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is indicated for the treatment of depression. It has a potential advantage in the patient with depression if associated with insomnia and anxiety. It is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile but very useful for severe or treatment-resistant depression.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin used to treat IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel habits.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used to treat insomnia with depression?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin may be used for the treatment of insomnia (too much arousal both at night and during the day) associated with depression. Because it can cause drowsiness or sedation as side effects, it is effective in treating insomnia associated with depression.
Q. Can I use Dosulepin / Dothiepin for fibromyalgia?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome with tenderness but no structural pathology in muscles, ligamanets or joints.
Q. Can I use Dosulepin / Dothiepin for nerve pain?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is indicated for the treatment of nerve pain/neuropathic pain. Chronic pain/Neuropathic pain is described as pain that arises from damage to, or dysfunction of, any part of peripheral or central nervous system. It is associated with the disease which can affect nerves like diabetes mellitus or herpes infections.
Q. What is Methylcobalamin/ mecobalamin/Neurokind/ Nurokind OD?
Methylcobalamin (mecobalamin/Neurokind/ Nurokind OD) is an active form of vitamin B12. It is water soluble and orally absorbed. It is found in animal-based foods and in supplement form
Q. Is Methylcobalamin the same as cyanocobalamin?
No.Cyanocobalamin is different form of vitamin B12
Q. What is Nurokind G, Nurokind plus, Nurokind Next, Nurokind LC, Nurokind Gold?
Nurokind G contains methylcobalmine and gabapentin. Nurokind plus contains Methylcobalamin, folic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B6 and alfa lipoic Acid. Nurokind Next contains methlcobalamin, alphalipoic acid, benfotiamine, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, chromium. NurokindL C contains L-carnitine, L-tartrate, Methylcobalamin, folic acid. Nurokind Gold contains ginseng extract, mixed carotene 10%, niacinamide, vitamin B6, Methylcobalamin, vitamin D3, refined wheat germ oil, folic acid, elemental calcium, elemental phosphorus, ferrous fumarate, zinc sulfate mono hydrate, elemental magnesium, elemental manganese, elemental copper, elemental iodine, elemental potassium.
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is an antidepressant (TCA) that is used to treat depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder. It can cause drowsiness or sedation as a side effect. Therefore caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery and even when getting out of bed at night.
Q. Is Dosulepin / Dothiepin a muscle relaxant?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.
Q. What is the difference between Dosulepin / Dothiepin and amitriptyline?
Dosulepin / Dothiepin is chemically related to Amitriptyline and both are tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medicine. There is overlap in pharmacological property of this medicine.
Q. Is Dosulepin / Dothiepin the same as doxepin?
Dosulepin / Dothiepin and doxepin are different medicines but belong to the similar chemical class. Doxepin, at low doses, can improve sleep in patients with insomnia. It is also available in the topical form for use in various neuro-dermatitis syndrome, especially itching.
Q. How to stop Dosulepin / Dothiepin?
If your doctor asks you to stop Dosulepin / Dothiepin, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Sudden discontinuation may cause aggression, anxiety, blurred vision, concentration impairment, constipation and crying spell.
Q. Is Dosulepin / Dothiepin fatal?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin can be fatal (can cause death) in overdose. This is due to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect in overdose like hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death. That's why it is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used along with mirtazapine?
It is better to avoid Dosulepin / Dothiepin with mirtazapine. Mirtazapine, which is used in the treatment of depression, can potentiate the sedative effects of Dosulepin / Dothiepin.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Dosulepin / Dothiepin both are the antidepressant. Citalopram may increase the high blood level of Dosulepin / Dothiepin. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used with sertraline?
No. Sertraline and Dosulepin / Dothiepin both are the anti-depressant. Sertraline may increase the high blood level of Dosulepin / Dothiepin. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.
Q. Can I take Dosulepin / Dothiepin with diazepam?
It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Dosulepin / Dothiepin may cause sedation as a side effect too. Taking both of them together can increase the drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking diazepam.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome is a painful condition of mouth that is burning, scalding, tingling or feeling of numbness that may occur every day for months or longer.
Q. Can I take Dosulepin / Dothiepin for depression?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is indicated for the treatment of depression. It has a potential advantage in the patient with depression if associated with insomnia and anxiety. It is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile but very useful for severe or treatment-resistant depression.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin used to treat IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?
No. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel habits.
Q. Can Dosulepin / Dothiepin be used to treat insomnia with depression?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin may be used for the treatment of insomnia (too much arousal both at night and during the day) associated with depression. Because it can cause drowsiness or sedation as side effects, it is effective in treating insomnia associated with depression.
Q. Can I use Dosulepin / Dothiepin for fibromyalgia?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome with tenderness but no structural pathology in muscles, ligamanets or joints.
Q. Can I use Dosulepin / Dothiepin for nerve pain?
Yes. Dosulepin / Dothiepin is indicated for the treatment of nerve pain/neuropathic pain. Chronic pain/Neuropathic pain is described as pain that arises from damage to, or dysfunction of, any part of peripheral or central nervous system. It is associated with the disease which can affect nerves like diabetes mellitus or herpes infections.
Q. What is Methylcobalamin/ mecobalamin/Neurokind/ Nurokind OD?
Methylcobalamin (mecobalamin/Neurokind/ Nurokind OD) is an active form of vitamin B12. It is water soluble and orally absorbed. It is found in animal-based foods and in supplement form
Q. Is Methylcobalamin the same as cyanocobalamin?
No.Cyanocobalamin is different form of vitamin B12
Q. What is Nurokind G, Nurokind plus, Nurokind Next, Nurokind LC, Nurokind Gold?
Nurokind G contains methylcobalmine and gabapentin. Nurokind plus contains Methylcobalamin, folic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B6 and alfa lipoic Acid. Nurokind Next contains methlcobalamin, alphalipoic acid, benfotiamine, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, chromium. NurokindL C contains L-carnitine, L-tartrate, Methylcobalamin, folic acid. Nurokind Gold contains ginseng extract, mixed carotene 10%, niacinamide, vitamin B6, Methylcobalamin, vitamin D3, refined wheat germ oil, folic acid, elemental calcium, elemental phosphorus, ferrous fumarate, zinc sulfate mono hydrate, elemental magnesium, elemental manganese, elemental copper, elemental iodine, elemental potassium.
Expert Advice
- The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.It can take 4 to 6 weeks for Dosulepin / Dothiepin to start working.You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back.If your doctor asks you to stop Dosulepin / Dothiepin, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness.Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dosulepin / Dothiepin, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.The addiction/dependence potential of Dosulepin / Dothiepin is very less.It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.
- Do not take methylcobalmin if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Methylcobalamin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.Tell your doctor if your occupation required you to handle mercury or its compound.Do not use Methylcobalamin over a period of months, if there is a lack of satisfactory clinical response.
Product Details
SKU: PC-39966
Product Description: Prothiaden M Tablet is manufactured by Abbott
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Prothiaden M Tablet is manufactured by Abbott
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
