Survector 100mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Survector 100mg Tablet is known as a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It also helps to enhance and brighten up the mood and considered effective in treating depression that is unresponsive to alternative treatment.
Survector 100mg Tablet is used to treat various features of depression
Survector 100mg Tablet is used to treat various features of depression
Uses of Survector Tablet
Benefits of Survector Tablet
In Depression
Survector 100mg Tablet is thought to work by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects of Survector Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Survector
- Increased heart rate
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Weight gain
- Difficulty in urination
- Constipation
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Survector Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Survector 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Survector 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Survector 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Survector 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Survector 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Survector 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Survector 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Survector 100mg Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Survector 100mg Tablet as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbocyclic Fatty Acid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Tricyclic antidepressants
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Survector 100mg Tablet used for?
Survector 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat depression that is not responsive to any alternative medicines. It helps to elevate the mood and enhances the behavior by creating a feeling of well being.
What are the side effects of Survector 100mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Survector 100mg Tablet are increased heart rate, dryness in mouth, weight gain, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you, to know about ways of treating or preventing them.
Does Survector 100mg Tablet cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?
Do not take Survector 100mg Tablet during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability, rigidity, irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor drinking, loud crying, difficulty in urinating and constipation.
I have been taking Survector 100mg Tablet for depression since a week and recently I have been wanting to harm myself. What should I do? Is it because of the medicine?
If you get suicidal thoughts or want to harm yourself, immediately consult your doctor or go to the hospital. Your suicidal tendencies may have increased because of the medicine or because of your disease. This is more common in people who have previously had suicidal tendencies or are young adults (less than 25 years old). However, the effect of medicine differs from individual to individual. Generally, it takes about 2 weeks to show its effect but may take longer.
Can Survector 100mg Tablet cause urinary problems?
Yes, Survector 100mg Tablet can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are more than 65 years old. The patient may face difficulty in passing urine which can further lead to a urinary tract infection. You should consult your doctor immediately if you develop these symptoms.
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Name: Serdia Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Address: Serdia House, Off Dr. S S Rao Road, Behind M G Hospital Parel, Mumbai 400012
Country of origin: India
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