SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE

SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE belongs to a group of medications called 'antidepressants' primarily used to treat depression and anxiety when patients become intolerant to other medicines. In addition, it is also given as a medication to treat insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) in some people. An anxiety disorder is a mental condition characterized by excessive fear or worry affecting an individual's daily activities. High anxiety levels can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing. 

SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE contains Doxepin, a tricyclic antidepressant that increases the level of chemicals in the brain known as GABA, responsible for mood changes and causing depression. As a result, your mood is enhanced, and you feel better. If SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE is prescribed for insomnia, it helps us sleep for more time and treats sleeping difficulty. 

Take SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE as prescribed by your doctor. Depending upon your medical condition, you are advised to take SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dry mouth, increased heart rate, constipation, weight gain, difficulty in urination, and sudden blood pressure lowering on standing up (orthostatic hypotension). Most of these side effects of SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

Do not take SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE if you have had an allergic reaction to SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE or any of its ingredients. SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE should not be taken if you have glaucoma (increased eye pressure), severe liver or kidney problems, asthma, difficulty in urination, and have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs) in the last 15 days. If you are breastfeeding or pregnant, please do not take SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE as it is a category C pregnancy drug. SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE may lead to withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly, like suicidal thoughts, irritability, and excessive aggression, which can sometimes be fatal. So, please consult your doctor; the doctor might lower your dose depending on your medical condition.

SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE contains Doxepin which is a tricyclic anti-depressant. It is primarily used to treat depression and anxiety when patients become intolerant to other medicines. In addition to this, it is also given as a medication to treat insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) in some people. Doxepin works by increasing the level of chemicals in the brain responsible for mood changes and causing depression. As a result, your mood is enhanced, and you feel better. If SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE is prescribed for insomnia, it helps us sleep for more time and, hence, treats sleeping difficulty.

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Increased heart rate
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Difficulty in urination
• Orthostatic hypotension (Sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing up)

Do not take SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE if you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient present in SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE or if you have glaucoma (increased eye pressure), serious liver or kidney problem, asthma, difficulty in urination, and have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors  (MAOs) in the last 15 days. If you are breastfeeding or pregnant, please do not take SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE as it is a category C pregnancy drug. Do not take alcohol and SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE as it can affect you much more and make you even more depressed. Avoid driving or anything that requires concentration, as SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE is known to cause drowsiness. SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE may lead to withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly, like suicidal thoughts, irritability, and excessive aggression, which can sometimes be fatal. So, please consult your doctor; the doctor might lower your dose depending on your medical condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions: SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE is known to interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (e.g. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), antipsychotics (e.g. chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, trifluoperazine, bupropion), medication to treat stomach ulcer (e.g. cimetidine), thyroid hormone, anti-diabetic medications (e.g. tolazamide), opioid pain or cough relievers (e.g. codeine, hydrocodone),  and drugs used for sleep or anxiety disorders (e.g. alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem).

Drug-Food Interactions: SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE is known to interact with alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE should not be given to patients with glaucoma (increased eye pressure), serious liver or kidney problem, difficulty in urination, asthma, or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs) in the last 15 days.

• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• CHLORPROMAZINE
• PROCHLORPERAZINE
• THIORIDAZINE
• TRIFLUOPERAZINE
• BUPROPION
• CIMETIDINE
• THYROXINE
• TOLAZAMIDE
• PERPHENAZINE

• Regular exercise can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep and self-image.
• Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch a comedy show to help relieve stress.
• You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
• Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
• Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating many simple carbohydrates in processed foods.
• Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including this stuff in the meal can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.
• Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt, and high fat intake. Especially transfat may help also help reduce inflammation.
• You can include antioxidants in your daily diet, like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
• Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

• Regular blood tests are required to monitor blood sugar and sodium level.
• Regular blood tests for monitoring various kinds of blood cells.
• SPECTRA 25MG CAPSULE may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

Anxiety: Anxiety disorders are different from feelings of anxiety and feeling nervous, which involve excessive anxiety, fear, or worry. Fear can arise due to anxiety and emotional response to an immediate threat related to more staying to fight or leaving to escape danger. Fear before getting ready for surgery is also a part of short-term anxiety. Anxiety disorders can affect an individual's job performance, school work, and personal relationships.

Depression: It is a mood disorder characterized by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness, or loss that interferes with a person's daily activities. Depression can also influence some chronic health conditions and relationships. The exact cause of depression is unknown, but it may be associated with mental problems, trauma, family history, drug use, and medical conditions.