Sinequan
Doxepin capsules for depression and generalised anxiety. This tricyclic antidepressant also tends to be sedating.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Doxepin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg · 75mg
This listing uses Sinequan as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Sinequan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Sinequan details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Generalised Anxiety Disorder · Insomnia
- Alternative names
- doxepin
- 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
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Cimetidine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients over twelve years and adults.
Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; urinary retention; narrow-angle glaucoma; MAO inhibitor therapy
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Doxepin capsules for depression and generalised anxiety. This tricyclic antidepressant also tends to be sedating.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits membrane reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin while exerting significant histamine H1 receptor blockade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid unless potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
What you will receive
Sinequan 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 Doxepin, 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.
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