Depran-L Tablet
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Product introduction
Depran-L Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder. It is the combination medicine that calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also works by increasing the level of a chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood.
Depran-L Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, vomiting, memory impairment, depression, and confusion. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. On the other hand, weight loss can be prevented by increasing food portions in your diet. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Depran-L Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, vomiting, memory impairment, depression, and confusion. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. On the other hand, weight loss can be prevented by increasing food portions in your diet. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Depran-L Tablet
Benefits of Depran-L Tablet
In Treatment of Anxiety disorder
Depran-L Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Depran-L Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
Side effects of Depran-L 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 Depran-L
- Delayed ejaculation
- Confusion
- Vomiting
- Memory impairment
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Uncoordinated body movements
How to use Depran-L 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. Depran-L Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Depran-L Tablet works
Depran-L Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Depran-L Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depran-L Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depran-L 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
Depran-L Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Depran-L Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Depran-L Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Depran-L Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Use of Depran-L Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Depran-L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Depran-L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Depran-L Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Depran-L Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Depran-L Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder.
- You may feel that Depran-L Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take few weeks before you feel the full benefit. It is important that you continue to take it, even if it takes a little while for your condition to improve.
- If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
- You might experience low sexual desire after taking Depran-L Tablet, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
- Depran-L Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder.
- You may feel that Depran-L Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take few weeks before you feel the full benefit. It is important that you continue to take it, even if it takes a little while for your condition to improve.
- If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
- You might experience low sexual desire after taking Depran-L Tablet, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Depran-L Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Depran-L Tablet for?
Anxiety disor*
91%
Others
9%
*Anxiety disorder
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Excellent
38%
Poor
18%
What were the side-effects while using Depran-L Tablet?
No Side Effec*
79%
Uncoordinated*
11%
Sleepiness
5%
Confusion
5%
*No Side Effect, Uncoordinated body movements
How do you take Depran-L Tablet?
With food
94%
With or witho*
6%
*With or without food
Please rate Depran-L Tablet on price
Average
44%
Expensive
42%
Not Expensive
15%
FAQs
What is Depran-L Tablet?
Depran-L Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and Escitalopram. This combination is used to treat anxiety disorders. Clonazepam works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Escitalopram works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps to improve mood.
Can the Depran-L Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Depran-L Tablet may make you feel drowsy or you may fall asleep suddenly during your routine activities like watching television, talking, eating or riding in a car. You might not feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medication affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such symptoms.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Depran-L Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects and toxicity. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms that is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Any special instruction regarding storage and disposal of Depran-L Tablet?
Keep Depran-L Tablet in a container that is tightly closed and out of children's reach. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.
Can I stop taking Depran-L Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, you should not stop taking Depran-L Tablet even if you feel well. Continue taking your medicine as advised. Your doctor may lower your dose gradually if your symptoms are improving.
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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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