Doxepin hydrochloride
Doxepin hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Doxepin hydrochloride; Generic name: DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc..
| Brand name | Doxepin hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Doxepin hydrochloride capsule is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults ( 1 ). |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Prior to initiating treatment with doxepin hydrochloride capsules, screen patients for a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania. ( 2.1 ) Recommended starting oral dosage is 25 mg three times daily or 75 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) Recommended target total dosage range is between 75 mg/day and 150 mg/day (may be given once daily or in divided doses). ( 2.2 ) Maximum recommended dosage is 100 mg three times daily. ( 2.2 ) Wait at least 14 days af |
| Warnings | WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are not approved for use in pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See |
| Active ingredient(s) | DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1513c98c-e7ef-4009-b932-6757048bb86a |