Prothiaden
Dosulepin tablets for major depression. They keep mood chemicals in the brain for longer.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Dosulepin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 75mg
This listing uses Prothiaden as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prothiaden vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Prothiaden details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- dosulepin
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- neuropathic pain
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; drowsiness; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; weight gain; postural hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; QT-prolonging drugs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid. Potential fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; severe liver disease; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Dosulepin tablets for major depression. They keep mood chemicals in the brain for longer.
Mechanism of action
Prevents synaptic reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin inside the brain, elevating mood states.
What you will receive
Prothiaden is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Dosulepin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.