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Syconil 75 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Psycormedies
Composition: Clomipramine
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Syconil 75 MG Tablet is an antidepressant which is used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Take this medicine at the same time regularly. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without informing your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Syconil 75 MG Tablet

  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Irritabilitysevere
  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Dry mouthsevere
  • Nausea or Vomitingsevere
  • Swelling of face and feet severe
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Constipation
  • Shaking of hands or feet
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Irregular menstrual periods
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Syconil 75 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed in 2 to 6 hours.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 hours and 7 to 8 hours for an active metabolite.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating heavy machinery.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Syconil 75 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Syconil 75 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Clomidep 75 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Zonadep 75 MG Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Syconil 75 MG Tablet

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    Syconil 75 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of the obsessive-compulsive disorder which is a brain disorder characterized by repetitive thoughts and behaviour.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Syconil 75 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Syconil 75 MG Tablet or other tricyclic antidepressants.

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

    Syconil 75 MG Tablet is not recommended in patients who have taken Monoamine oxidase inhibitors within the last 14 days.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Schedule H

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Consumption of alcohol with Syconil 75 MG Tablet may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating heavy machinery.

Interaction with Medicine

  • Tramadolsevere
  • Antihypertensivesmoderate
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitorssevere

Disease interactions

  • Depression

    severe
    Use with caution the patients suffering from depression and other psychiatric disorders due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts especially at the beginning of the treatment and at the time of dose change. Discontinue the medicine and inform the doctor if these symptoms appear.

  • Seizures

    severe
    Syconil 75 MG Tablet may increase the risk of seizures. Inform the doctor if you have any history of seizures or any head injury. The dose of this medicine should be adjusted based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Syconil 75 MG Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Suicidal thoughts

    - Use with caution in the patients with major depressive disorder due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Close monitoring of these symptoms is necessary. Inform the doctor if these symptoms worsen.

  • Serotonin Syndrome

    - This medicine may cause potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome. Immediate medical treatment should be initiated if any symptoms of agitation, hallucinations, dizziness, tremor, seizures, nausea, and vomiting appear.

  • Effect on heart

    - This medicine may lower the blood pressure, therefore should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Inform the doctor if any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness appear.

  • Impaired liver function

    - This medicine may increase the levels of liver enzymes like AST and ALT. Periodic monitoring of liver parameters is necessary. Lower or less frequent dosing is preferred in the patients with severe liver injury.

  • Body weight

    - This medicine may either cause weight loss or weight gain. Inform the doctor if you experience any changes in the body weight.

  • Withdrawal Symptoms

    - Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like nausea, headache, anxiety, dizziness, and irritability. Gradual dose reduction should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  • Pediatric population

    - This medicine is not recommended for children under the age of 10 years.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Causes sleepiness

How it works

It works by increasing the levels of a chemical substance in the brain which helps in reducing the symptoms by maintaining the normal brain function.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Tricyclic antidepressants
Schedule
Schedule H

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