Tancodep 2mg/25mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Diazepam (2mg) + Imipramine (25mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	~
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	413

FAQ

What if you forget to take Tancodep Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tancodep 2mg/25mg, 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.

Tancodep 2mg/25mg Tablet Reviews

Tancodep 2mg/25mg is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. It is a combination medicine that calms the brain by relaxing the nerve cells. It also increases the level of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood.

Tancodep 2mg/25mg can be 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 medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as this can cause withdrawal effects like depression and difficulty sleeping.

Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, confusion, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). This medicine may cause weight loss. In case of losing weight, consult a dietitian for dietary supplements or try to increase your food portion. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects are rare. Remember 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.

How Tancodep 2mg/25mg Tablet Works

Tancodep 2mg/25mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Tancodep 2mg/25mg Tablet

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. Tancodep 2mg/25mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Tancodep 2mg/25mg Tablet

Depression

Tancodep 2mg/25mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Tancodep 2mg/25mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tancodep 2mg/25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Tancodep 2mg/25mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Tancodep 2mg/25mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tancodep 2mg/25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tancodep 2mg/25mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Tancodep 2mg/25mg 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.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Tancodep 2mg/25mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Tancodep 2mg/25mg may impair your alertness or cause drowsiness or blurred vision, and this may affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking Tancodep 2mg/25mg unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
You have been prescribed Tancodep 2mg/25mg for the treatment of depression.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
It is also advisable to inform your doctor if you get aggressive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you, and other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
If you have hypertension, monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking Tancodep 2mg/25mg.