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Tricyclic antidepressants - oral, injection

Simular Drugs : Desipramine, Desipramine HCL

Desipramine Usage: it medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsive disorders, and bed-wetting at kid over 6 years of age (enuresis).

Desipramine can be used also for: this medication may also be used to treat nerve pain, sleeping problems (insomnia), & has other uses as determined by your doctor.

How to use Desipramine: Use it as prescribed. Try to use each dose in same times each day so you remember to routinely use this. it may take 2 to 3 weeks before the full benefit of this medication becomes apparent. do not stop using this tablet without your doctor's approval. Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.

Desipramine side effects: can cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivity or blurred vision. May initially cause dizziness & lightheadedness when rising too quickly from a sitting or lying position. other side effects include heartburn, loss of appetite, dry mouth, strange taste at mouth, anxiety, restlessness or sweating. If any side effects persist or worsen, notify your pharmacist. Report promptly: chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty urinating, nightmares, ringing in the ears, excessive drowsiness, uncoordinated movements, fainting. Taking this medication at bedtime may help minimize side effects. talk to you're doctor about this. in the unlikely part you have an allergic reaction to this medication, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre doctor or pharmacist.

Desipramine Precautions: Before using this drug tell your physician your medical history, especially about: glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urine output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, heart disease, mental/emotional problems, liver or kidney disease, any drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in tasks requiring alertness such as driving or operating machinery. Limit alcohol consumption as this may increase drowsiness & dizziness effects about it pill. Limit exposure to hot weather as it may lead to heat stroke. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.g., confusion may occur or worsen). it drug must be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss risks & benefits with your physician. this med may be excreted into breast milk. the effects on infant are not known at this clock. Consult you're healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Desipramine pill interactions: Inform your doctor of medicines you take, especially if you take: clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), warfarin, carbamazepine, certain diet pills (e.g., phentermine, fenfluramine), adrenaline-type drugs (e.g., dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol- some of which may be found in cough-and-cold or asthma products), narcotic pain drugs (e.g., codeine), cisapride, St John's wort, any other prescription or nonprescription drugs you take. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Desipramine Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, confusion, hallucinations, fever, irregular movement of the eyes, seizures, change in amount about urine, dry mouth or nose, constipation, big pupils, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, dizziness, unconsciousness, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, or flushing..

Desipramine special notes: don't allow anyone else to use this medication.

If you missed Desipramine dose: If you miss dose & are taking more than 1 daily: don't take it if it is almost time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. If you take it one time daily at bedtime, do not take it the following morning. Call your doctor. do not double the dose to catch up.

Desipramine Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms about this med.

Active Ingredients : Tricyclic Antidepressants