Methylcobalamin+dosulepin
About Methylcobalamin+dosulepin
Methylcobalamin+dosulepin belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants used in the treatment of depression. Depression is a neurological disease. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. This condition can also be triggered by vitamin b12 deficiency. Your doctor prescribes Methylcobalamin+dosulepin when other medications are ineffective to treat depression.
Methylcobalamin+dosulepin is a combination of two medicines: Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin. Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases neurotransmitter's activity, namely serotonin, and noradrenaline in the brain. Serotonin helps in enhancing mood, improving memory, and also reduces problems associated with sleeping and eating. Noradrenaline helps in improving mood, alertness, and the ability to concentrate. Methylcobalamin helps to treat vitamin b12 deficiency.
The dose is determined by your doctor based on your health condition. The common side-effects of Methylcobalamin+dosulepin are dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, increase or decrease in appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, changes in heartbeat, constipation, difficulty in passing urine, and sweating. If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not take Methylcobalamin+dosulepin if you are allergic to any content of it. Do not take Methylcobalamin+dosulepin if you have an irregular heartbeat or any other heart problems, liver problems, eye condition known as glaucoma, prostate problems in men (difficulty in passing water or enlarged prostate), mania (feeling over-excited with unusual behaviour), and epilepsy (fits). It should be used with caution in young adults as it can increase worsen depression and cause suicidal thoughts. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, consult your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Methylcobalamin+dosulepin
Medicinal Benefits
Methylcobalamin+dosulepin is a combination of two medicines: Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin. Your doctor prescribes this medication when other medications are ineffective to treat depression. Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases neurotransmitters' activity, namely serotonin, and noradrenaline in the brain. Serotonin helps in enhancing mood, improving memory, and also reduces problems associated with sleeping and eating. Noradrenaline helps in improving mood, alertness, and the ability to concentrate. Methylcobalamin helps to treat vitamin b12 deficiency.
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Side Effects of Methylcobalamin+dosulepin
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Increase or decrease in appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Changes in heartbeat
- Constipation
- Difficulty in passing urine
- Sweating
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Depression: Depression is a mental health disorder in which patients experience persistent loss of interest or mood and feelings of sadness. It affects quality-of-life. It causes changes in sleep, appetite, social behaviour, learning abilities, concentration, and self-esteem. This condition can also be triggered by vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) deficiency.
FAQs
Methylcobalamin+dosulepin contains Dosulepin and Methylcobalamin. It treats depression by enhancing mood, improving memory, and also reduces problems associated with sleeping and eating. It also treats vitamin B12 deficiency which is a risk factor for depression.
Methylcobalamin+dosulepin should not be used in patients with heart problems as it may worsen the condition. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before using Methylcobalamin+dosulepin.
The common side-effects of Methylcobalamin+dosulepin are dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, increase or decrease in appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, changes in heartbeat, constipation, difficulty in passing urine, and sweating. If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
Methylcobalamin+dosulepin should not be used in patients with thyroid problems as it may exacerbate the condition by causing iatrogenic effects (drug-inducing side-effects). So, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor before using Methylcobalamin+dosulepin.
Methylcobalamin+dosulepin increases suicidal thoughts and worsens the depression in young adults. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine with dose adjustments. So, do not use Methylcobalamin+dosulepin without consulting your doctor.
