Tianeptine

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Endogenous, neurotic and reactive depression, anxiodepressive states with gastrointestinal complaints in particular and anxiodepressive states in alcoholics during withdrawal.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy, lactation and children.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

General anaesthesia. Tasks requiring mental alertness.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Drowsiness, epigastric pain, abdominal pain, dry mouth, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, insomnia, nightmares, asthenia, vertigo, headache, tremor, hot flushes, respiratory discomfort, mylgia, back pain.

Drug Category/Class

  • Antidepressants
  • Psychoanaleptics
  • Nervous System
  • Other antidepressants
Prescribed Used primarily in the treatment of major depressive disorder, although it may also be used to treat asthma or irritable bowel syndrome.
Weight :436.952
Structure Tianeptine
Generic Drug Tianeptine prescribed Used primarily in the treatment of major depressive disorder, although it may also be used to treat asthma or irritable bowel syndrome.
Formula

C21H25ClN2O4S

Tianeptine has 2 Brands listed


Stablon (12.5 mg)Tynept (12.5 mg)

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