Dothibon
Dothibon Products are primarily used for
About Dothibon Products
Uses of Dothibon Products
Dosulepin is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder and depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative other treatment options for depression.
Dothibon Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dothibon are Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Dizziness, Sedation, Loss of accommodation.
How Dothibon Products work
Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Patient Concerns about Dothibon Products
Frequently asked questions about Dothibon Products
Frequently asked questions about Dosulepin
Q. What is Dothibon 50 Tablet used for?
Dothibon 50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat anxiety disorder and depression that is unresponsive to other alternative medicines. It is also used to relieve nerve pain and fibromyalgia. Dothibon 50 Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor, exactly as directed.
Q. Is Dothibon 50 Tablet a muscle relaxant?
No. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet and amitriptyline?
Dothibon 50 Tablet is chemically related to Amitriptyline and both are tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medicine. There is overlap in pharmacological property of this medicine.
Q. Is Dothibon 50 Tablet the same as doxepin?
Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet?
If your doctor asks you to stop Dothibon 50 Tablet, 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet fatal?
Yes. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 I take Dothibon 50 Tablet with diazepam?
It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet be used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia?
No. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet be used in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome?
No. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet for depression?
Yes. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet used to treat IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?
No. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet be used to treat insomnia with depression?
Yes. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet for fibromyalgia?
Yes. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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 Dothibon 50 Tablet for nerve pain?
Yes. Dothibon 50 Tablet 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.