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Timex Tablet

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Medicine Overview of Timex 25mg Tablet

Introduction
Timex 25 is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used in adults to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It also treats muscular weakness (cataplexy) associated with repeat attacks of sleepiness (narcolepsy) and can manage depression that is unresponsive to other medicines. Timex 25 works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood. It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel sleepy. It can be taken with or without food, but you should take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will...
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Uses of Timex 25
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Side effects of Timex 25
Common
  • Altered libido
  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Ejaculation disorder
  • Sleepiness
  • Difficulty in urination
How to use Timex 25
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. Timex 25 is to be taken with food.
How Timex 25 works
Timex 25 is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
What if you forget to take Timex 25?
If you miss a dose of Timex 25, 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.
Quick Tips
  • It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Timex 25 to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Timex 25 as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
  • Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Brief Description
Indication
Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Cataplexy, Narcolepsy, Phobias, Premature ejaculation, Enuresis, Trichotillomania
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Adjunct for cataplexy associated with narcolepsy Adult: Initially, 10 mg daily gradually increased to 10-75 mg daily. Elderly: Dose reduction may be needed. Obsessive compulsive disorder; Panic disorder; Phobias Adult: Initially, 25 mg daily, gradually increased to 100-150 mg daily over 2 wk. Max: 250 mg daily. Elderly: Initially, 10 mg daily. Depression Adult: Initially, 10 mg daily; may increase gradually to 30-150 mg daily if needed. Up to 250 mg daily or more may be required in more severe cases. Elderly: Initially, 10 mg daily; may increase gradually over 10 days to 30-75 mg daily. Max Dosage: 100-150...
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Child Dose
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder <10 years: Safety and efficacy not established >10 years: 25 mg PO qDay initially Gradually increase to maximum 3 mg/kg/day or 100 mg/day, whichever is less May further increase to maximum 3 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day, whichever is less; may give as single dose qHS once tolerated
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Concomitant use of MAOIs; recovery phase following MI, heartblock or other arrhythmias; mania; childn.
Mode of Action
Clomipramine is a potent inhibitor of serotonin re-uptake in the brain. Significant antagonism at cholinergic and ?1-receptors. Weak antagonism at dopamine receptors. It has also antidepressant, sedative and anticholinergic effects.
Precaution
Cardiovascular insufficiency; narrow-angle glaucoma; urinary retention; history of epilepsy; renal or hepatic dysfunction; electroconvulsive therapy; hypotension; hyperthyroidism or concomitant treatment with thyroid preparations; suicidal tendencies; surgery; pregnancy and lactation; tasks requiring mental alertness; elderly; avoid abrupt withdrawal. Lactation: distributed in breast milk, do not nurse (AAP states effect on nursing infants is unknown but may be of concern)
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Side Effect
>10% Xerostomia (84%),Headache (50-55%),Constipation (47%),Ejaculation failure (42%),Fatigue (35-40%),Nausea (30-35%),Impotence (20-25%),Weight gain (18%) 1-10% Weight loss (5%),Hepatotoxicity (1-3%) Frequency Not Defined Common, Dizziness, mainia, somnolence, tremor, Dyspepsia, Blurred vision, Urinary retention, Orgasm incapacity, libido change Potentially Fatal: Death, rare (except in patients with preexisting significant heart block and patients on MAOI therapy). Induction of mania in individuals with underlying manic-depressive illness or worsening of psychoses in already psychotic individuals.
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: distributed in breast milk, do not nurse (AAP states effect on nursing infants is unknown but may be of concern)
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Interaction
Barbiturates increase metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants; conversely cimetidine, guanethidine, haloperidol and phenothiazines block the tricyclic metabolism. CNS effects of alcohol enhanced. Potentially Fatal: If clomipramine is to be substituted for MAOIs, at least 3 wk should elapse after discontinuing MAOIs. Risk of hypertension and arrhythmias if co-administered with adrenaline and noradrenaline.
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