Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet

Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. This combination medicine calms the brain by decreasing abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also works by increasing some chemical messenger in the brain that improves mood. Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea, anxiety, dysphoria, and agitation. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and low sexual desire. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly. However, weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may lead to suicidal thoughts. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Depression

Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

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. Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Confusion
• Memory impairment
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
• Delayed ejaculation
• Low sexual desire

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Zedep A 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns