Tynept OD Tablet ER
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Product introduction
Tynept OD Tablet ER is a dibenzoxazepine antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It also helps to enhance and brighten up the mood and is considered effective in treating depression that is unresponsive to alternative treatment.
Tynept OD Tablet ER is used to treat various features of depression
Tynept OD Tablet ER is used to treat various features of depression
Uses of Tynept Tablet ER
Benefits of Tynept Tablet ER
In Depression
Tynept OD Tablet ER works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes a few weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.
Side effects of Tynept Tablet ER
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 Tynept
- Increased heart rate
- Dryness in mouth
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Difficulty in urination
- Weight gain
- Constipation
How to use Tynept Tablet ER
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. Tynept OD Tablet ER is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tynept OD Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tynept OD Tablet ER 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
Tynept OD Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tynept OD Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tynept OD Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tynept OD Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tynept OD Tablet ER 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 Tynept OD Tablet ER 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 Tynept OD Tablet ER as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
- It may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Medium-Chain Fatty Acid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Tricyclic antidepressants
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Tynept OD Tablet ER
Once A Day
95%
Twice A Day
3%
Thrice A week
1%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Tynept Tablet ER for?
Depression
100%
Please rate Tynept OD Tablet ER on price
Average
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FAQs
Q. Is Tynept OD Tablet ER effective?
Yes, Tynept OD Tablet ER is effective if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Avoid skipping doses and tell your doctor if you experience any side effects while taking Tynept OD Tablet ER. The doctor may suggest ways to manage or prevent them. It may take a few weeks for you to see improvement in your symptoms. However, the treatment may be continued for a few months for effective management of your condition.
Q. What are the side effects of Tynept OD Tablet ER?
Tynept OD Tablet ER may cause side effects such as increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, weight gain, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). Consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Can I just stop taking Tynept OD Tablet ER?
No, do not stop the medication abruptly even if you are feeling good as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Tynept OD Tablet ER for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or if you have completed your course of treatment. The doctor will suggest gradual dose reduction before taking you off this medicine completely.
Q. Can a pregnant woman take Tynept OD Tablet ER?
Do not take Tynept OD Tablet ER during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. It is given only if the benefits are clearly more than the risks involved. This is because studies have shown significant risks to the developing baby. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as breathing problems, weakness, irritability, changes in blood pressure, tremors and spasms.. Hence, it is advised that you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Does Tynept OD Tablet ER make you sleepy?
Yes, Tynept OD Tablet ER may make you feel sleepy. Therefore, it is advised that you should not drive, use any heavy machinery or do any work that requires concentration while taking Tynept OD Tablet ER. Also, avoid taking alcohol if you are being treated with Tynept OD Tablet ER as it will only increase your drowsiness.
Q. What all should I inform my doctor before taking Tynept OD Tablet ER?
Before taking Tynept OD Tablet ER, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Tynept OD Tablet ER or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, thyroid, prostate or kidneys. Also tell your doctor if you have or ever had epilepsy (seizures or fits), diabetes, or glaucoma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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