Prodep

Prodep Capsule is a prescription medicine that is used to treat depression (major depressive disorder) in adults and children of 8 to 18 years. This medicine works by increasing the level of a natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Prodep Capsule is also used to treat mental illness with uncontrollable thoughts and repetitive behaviors (known as, Obsessive-compulsive disorder) in adults and children 7 to 18 years, to treat serious eating disorder (bulimia nervosa), to treat panic disorder, with or without fear of places and situations (agoraphobia), and to relieve symptoms of a premenstrual dysphoric disorder including mood swings, bloating, irritability, and breast tenderness. Prodep Capsule may also be used along with other medicines in the treatment of certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. It is used with Olanzapine to treat episodes of depression in people with bipolar I disorder and manic-depressive disorder.

Do not take Prodep Capsule 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOA) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you are taking metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure). Do not take Prodep Capsule 10's along with opioid antagonists such as buprenorphine and naloxone as it might lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, glaucoma, diabetes, bleeding disorders, or hyponatremia (low sodium levels). Do not take Prodep Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Prodep Capsule 10's may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Prodep Capsule 10's should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Prodep Capsule 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Signs of an allergic reaction to Prodep: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Call your doctor at once if you have: blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; high levels of serotonin in the body - agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting; low levels of sodium in the body - headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady; severe nervous system reaction - very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out; or severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling. Common Prodep side effects may include: sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams; headache, dizziness, vision changes; tremors or shaking, feeling anxious or nervous; pain, weakness, yawning, tired feeling; upset stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; dry mouth, sweating, hot flashes; changes in weight or appetite; stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat, flu symptoms; or decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

Prodep Capsule 10's may have interaction with anti-hypertensive (metoprolol, nebivolol), an opioid antagonist (buprenorphine, naloxone), antibiotic (linezolid), anti-psychotic (pimozide, thioridazine, lithium, risperidone) an antidepressant (methylene blue/methylthioninium chloride, bupropion, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors), anti-arrhythmic (propafenone, flecainide), norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (atomoxetine), hormone (desmopressin), anti-malarial (mefloquine, chloroquine), antihistamine (mequitazine, cyproheptadine), anti-convulsants (oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine, phenytoin), anti-Parkinson’s (selegiline), pain killers (tramadol, ibuprofen, aspirin), serotonin receptor agonists (sumatriptan), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-cancer (tamoxifen)

Schedule H Prescription Drug

Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

When a dose is taken in higher dose than the recommended doses, it is called Overdose. Overdose always needs a clinical supervision. Any medicine or drug when consumed in Overdose produces untoward side effects on one or various organs in the body. A medicine is excreted in the kidney or metabolized in the liver most of the times. This process goes without any hurdles when taken in normal dose, but when taken in an overdose, the body is not able to metabolize it or send it out properly which causes the effects of anoverdose.

Before you use Prodep, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Before you use Prodep Capsule, tell your doctor of your medical history including treatments such as triptans, tricyclics, lithium, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), antipsychotics, tramadol, fentanyl, amphetamines, tryptophan or St. John’s Wort, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, seizures, abnormal mood state (mania), low sodium level in the blood, stroke, bleeding problems, high blood pressure, prolonged or irregular heartbeat, or suicidal thoughts. Patients taking certain drugs with Prodep may affect the metabolism of Prodep which may lead to serotonin syndrome symptoms such as agitation, hallucinations, coma, increased heartbeat, abnormal blood pressure, dizziness, increased sweating, flushing, and fever. Prolonged seizures may be observed in patients taking electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) along with Prodep therapy. In patients with liver and kidney problems, Prodep may not be able to properly metabolized and excreted from the body which may lead to accumulation of metabolites into the body. Patient with a history of a heart problem such as QT prolongation may at an increased risk of abnormal heartbeat while using Prodep. Use of Prodep in patients with the history of mania may increase the risk of developing an elevated and unusually irritable mood behavior (mixed/manic episode). Patients taking Prodep with the history of bleeding disorders are at an increased risk of developing discoloration of the skin, solid blood clot swelling, nose bleeding and rupturing of blood vessels. The use of this medicine may change height and weight. The children may experience possible slowed growth rate and weight change during Prodep therapy. The use of Prodep Capsule may change ECG monitoring. The patients may experience prolonged heartbeat and increased and decreased heartbeat during Prodep therapy. Consult with your doctor on the use of Prodep Capsule during pregnancy or if you are planning to become pregnant. Use of Prodep late in the third trimester may cause complications in newborn which include breathing problem during sleep (apnea), respiratory distress, seizures, bluish or purplish skin discoloration (cyanosis), temperature instability, muscle weakness (hypotonia), feeding difficulty, muscle rigidity (hypertonia), vomiting, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), overactive response (hyperreflexia), tremor, involuntary movements (jitteriness), constant crying, irritability. Prodep should only be used in pregnancy if potential benefits of medicine justify the possible risks. Consult with your doctor on the use of Prodep Capsule during breastfeeding. Prodep may pass into the breast milk and may cause side effects in babies. Discontinuation of breastfeeding should be considered if treatment with Prodep is required. If breastfeeding is required in the baby, the lower effective dose of Prodep should be considered. Consult with your doctor on the use of Prodep Capsule, if you are trying to conceive.

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.