Tetradep 20mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Tetradep 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. This medicine works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that help calm the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your depression.
Tetradep 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
It even causes dizziness and sleepiness as side effects, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. This medicine may cause weight gain; therefore, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Moreover, it is important to inform your doctor if you develop a sore throat or fever after taking this medicine.
Tetradep 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
It even causes dizziness and sleepiness as side effects, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. This medicine may cause weight gain; therefore, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Moreover, it is important to inform your doctor if you develop a sore throat or fever after taking this medicine.
Uses of Tetradep Tablet
Side effects of Tetradep 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 Tetradep
- Sleepiness
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
How to use Tetradep 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. Tetradep 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tetradep Tablet works
Tetradep 20mg Tablet is an antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Tetradep 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tetradep 20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tetradep 20mg 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
Tetradep 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Tetradep 20mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy and can cause blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
As Tetradep 20mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy and can cause blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tetradep 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tetradep 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tetradep 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tetradep 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Tetradep 20mg Tablet starts to work more quickly than other antidepressants.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Tetradep 20mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Tetradep 20mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat or fever or stomatitis during treatment with Tetradep 20mg Tablet.
- Tetradep 20mg Tablet starts to work more quickly than other antidepressants.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Tetradep 20mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Tetradep 20mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat or fever or stomatitis during treatment with Tetradep 20mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dibenzazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Noradrenergic and Specific Serotonergic Antidepressants (NaSSAs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Tetradep with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
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