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Depik 75mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Depik 75mg Tablet is known as a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression and bedwetting in children of age 6 years and above. It is also effective in treating depression that is unresponsive to other treatments.

Depik 75mg Tablet is used to treat various features of depression

Uses of Depik Tablet

Benefits of Depik Tablet

In Depression

Depik 75mg Tablet is thought to work by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is used to treat depression that is unresponsive to other medicines. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

In Bed-wetting

Bed-wetting is a condition that is seen in children who are old enough to control their urine at night during sleep but fail to do so. Depik 75mg Tablet can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Depik 75mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder muscles. This prevents bladder overflow at night. However, this medicine is used for managing bed-wetting only during the night and should not be used in children younger than 6 years of age.

Side effects of Depik Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Depik

  • Gastrointestinal disturbance
  • Nervousness
  • Sleep disorder
  • Tiredness

How to use Depik Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Depik 75mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Depik 75mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depik 75mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depik 75mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Depik 75mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Depik 75mg Tablet may impair your alertness or cause drowsiness or blurred vision, and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Depik 75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Depik 75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Depik 75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Depik 75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine.

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Quick tips

  • Depik 75mg Tablet is used for the treatment of depression and bedwetting in children.
  • The main dose should be taken at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
  • You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor the blood cell count or level of sodium and sugar in the blood.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes, mood changes and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. 
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Dibenzazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Tricyclic antidepressants

Patient concerns

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Bed wetting every night help pl Any medicine for bed wetting
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Specific treatment can not be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Please consult Pediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.
Bed wetting i.e.urine at bed during night
Dr. Praveen Pushkar
Urology
U need to see paediatrician near by
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FAQs

Q. What is Depik 75mg Tablet used for?

Depik 75mg Tablet is mainly used to treat depression. It is also used to treat bed wetting in children older than 6 years of age. It works by restoring the chemical imbalance in the brain, thereby enhancing mood and behavior.

Q. What are the side effects of Depik 75mg Tablet?

Depik 75mg Tablet may cause side effects like increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.

Q. Can I just stop taking Depik 75mg Tablet?

No, you must not stop taking Depik 75mg Tablet suddenly even if you are feeling good as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Depik 75mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If any of the side effects are bothering you, consult your doctor. In case you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.

Q. Can a pregnant woman take Depik 75mg Tablet?

No, pregnant women should avoid taking Depik 75mg Tablet, unless recommended by the doctor. Studies have shown significant risks to the developing baby and it is given only if the benefits are clearly more than the risks involved. Taking this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy may cause symptoms such as breathing problems, weakness, irritability, changes in blood pressure, tremors, and spasms in the newborn. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Does Depik 75mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Depik 75mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy. Therefore, it is advised that you should not drive, use any heavy machinery or do any work that requires concentration while taking Depik 75mg Tablet. Also, refrain from taking alcohol if you are being treated with Depik 75mg Tablet as it will increase your drowsiness.

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Name: Aarpik Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Aarpik Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., A-81, Corporate House, S. G. Road Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380054, Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India

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