Sinequan
Formulated to alleviate clinical depression and chronic anxiety to support chemical balance and target neurotransmitter reuptake.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Doxepin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg · 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Sinequan, depending on stock.
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
formulated to alleviate clinical depression and chronic anxiety to support chemical balance and target neurotransmitter reuptake.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits membrane reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin while exerting significant histamine H1 receptor blockade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid unless potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
What you will receive
Sinequan is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Doxepin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.