Minidep 20mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 04 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

Minidep 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.

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General Information

Contains

Vilazodone (20mg)

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Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

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Product introduction

Minidep 20mg Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and diarrhea. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Before taking Minidep 20mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, or liver problems or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Minidep Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Minidep Tablet

Depression
Minidep 20mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Minidep 20mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Minidep Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Minidep

Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Diarrhea

How to use Minidep 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. Minidep 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Minidep Tablet works

Minidep 20mg Tablet works in depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood.

Quick tips

Minidep 20mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Minidep 20mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Minidep 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Minidep 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Minidep 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

Minidep 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Minidep 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available for use of Minidep 20mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Is Minidep 20mg Tablet a narcotic?

No, Minidep 20mg Tablet is not a narcotic

Does Minidep 20mg Tablet help in anxiety?

Yes, Minidep 20mg Tablet helps in relieving anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Arylpiperazines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin partial agonist reuptake inhibitor (SPARI)

References

Stahl SM, editor. Vilazodone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 727-31.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1475.
Vilazodone. St. Louis, Missouri: Forest Laboratories, Inc.; 2012 [revised Jul. 2014]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Vilazodone. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

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Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

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Name: Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
Address: SCO-58, 59, Sector-17D Chandigarh-160017

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Country of origin: India

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