About Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s
Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of medications called ‘antidepressants’ used in the treatment of depression. Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person’s daily life described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. These symptoms may interfere with your daily activities and affect your quality-of-life.
Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s contains Imipramine and Diazepam. Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It works by increasing serotonin and noradrenalin levels, chemicals present in the brain responsible for energy, mood, and behavior. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. It increases the levels of chemicals in the brain that produce a calming effect. Together, Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s can effectively reduce the symptoms of depression.
You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s may cause side-effects such as drowsiness, fatigue (extreme tiredness), confusion, loss of coordination of body movements (ataxia), dryness in the mouth, constipation, difficulty in urination, difficulty passing urine, low blood pressure, decrease in sexual function, dilation of the pupil of the eye, vision problems, loss of appetite, and increased heart rate. These side-effects usually don’t require medical attention. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to any contents of it. Do not take Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s if you have severe liver disease, heart disease, mania (exaggerated behavior or hyperactivity), porphyria (an inherited blood disorder), difficulty passing urine, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), severe breathing problems, phobia (a fear of particular object), myasthenia gravis (a condition in which muscles weaken), and sleep apnoea (a sleep disorder). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. In children and young adults below 25 years, this medicine should be used with caution as it may increase suicidal tendencies and worsen depression. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side-effects. Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s may cause drowsiness or blurred vision, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.
Uses of Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s
Depression
Medicinal Benefits
Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s is used to treat depression. It decreases the number of episodes of depression and also reduces the duration of each depressive episode. It improves mood, behavior, sleep and decreases anxiety. This medicine is prescribed for longer durations as it may take several weeks to improve your overall condition. Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s is highly effective if taken regularly as per the doctor’s advice.
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Side Effects of Tancodep 2 Mg Tablet 10’s
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
- Confusion
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Slurred speech
- Loss of coordination of body movements (ataxia)
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Difficulty passing urine
- Low blood pressure
- Disturbances in sexual function
- Dilation of the pupil of the eye
- Vision problems
- Loss of appetite
- Increased heart rate
- Changes in libido
- Weight increase
