Tianeptine Sodium- 12.5 mg-Tablets
STABNODEP 12.5
Description
“Tianeptine Sodium- 12.5 mg-Tablets”- TIANEPTINE tablet is used to recover from depression in adults above 18 years of age. Depression is an affective disorder characterized by different feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. TIANEPTINE contains panic disorder, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
TIANEPTINE contains ‘Tianeptine’ that affects certain chemical messengers or fluid (serotonin, norepinephrine) in the brain, which contact between brain cells, thereby fluctuating mood and reducing depression. It increases the serotonin hormone release in the body and is responsible for improving mood, perception, and memory.
Your doctor slowly decreases the dose before stopping the treatment. Common side effects of TIANEPTINE are drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, dry mouth, sore throat, loss of appetite, feeling unwell, and irritation. Most of the side effects will not need any medical attention and improve with the stopping of treatment.
Medicinal Benefits
TIANEPTINE belongs to the category of antidepressants used to recover from depression. TIANEPTINE contains Tianeptine, which pretends certain chemical messengers (serotonin, norepinephrine) in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby helping to fluctuate mood and reduce depression. Increasing the formation of the serotonin hormone in the body is responsible for improving mood, perception, and memory.
Uses of Tianeptine Tablet
Tianeptine is a prescription medication primarily used for treating major depressive disorder
- Treatment-resistant depression: Tianeptine may be an option for people who do not respond well to other antidepressants.
- Fewer side effects: Tianeptine is generally well-tolerated and may cause fewer side effects than other tricyclic antidepressants, such as drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation.
- High risk for addiction and abuse: Tianeptine can produce opioid-like effects at higher doses, leading to addiction and dependence.
- Potential for serious side effects: Tianeptine can cause serious side effects, including seizures, coma, and even death.
Recommended dosage of Tianeptine Tablet
The dosage of Tianeptine consulted for each patient will be important. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label.
Take Tianeptine by mouth with a full glass of water.
What if you miss a dose of Tianeptine Tablet
If your physician has instructed or directed you to take Tianeptine medication on a regular schedule and you have missed a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you are very close to your next dose of medicine, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the doses otherwise you have to suffer from other problems.
Side Effects of Tianeptine Tablet
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Irritation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat
- Drowsiness
- Feeling unwell
- Loss of appetite
Precautions
Do not abruptly stop taking the medication. Abrupt stopping of the treatment may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as flu-like symptoms, headache, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness, and nausea. These symptoms are mostly seen during the first few days after stopping treatment and go away after a few days. If the symptoms continue or become worse, consult a doctor immediately. Do not take TIANEPTINE if you are allergic to TIANEPTINE or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are having antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, antihypertensives, or antibiotics. Talk to your doctor if you have a past problem of seizures, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Patients who suffer from liver diseases, diabetes, heart disease, and bleeding disorders should use TIANEPTINE with carefully.