Adepsique: What is it and what is it used for?

What is adepsique?

Adepsique® is the name of a complex commercial medical product, which contains the chemical formula of 3 essential active ingredients : amitriptyline , diazepam and perphenazine , which provide characteristics of efficacy in the treatment and control of symptoms that occur in depression . , anxiety , agitation, restlessness and dementia disorders.

Note: adepsique® is part of the line of antipsychotic drugs, manufactured and distributed by Psicofarma laboratories . (1)

What is adepsique for?

• adepsique® acts as a powerful antidepressant, thanks to the components that exert a precise mechanism of action. Amitriptyline works as a sedative of the nervous system by blocking neurotransmitters in the neuronal membrane (communicator of the organism and nerve impulses); diazepam serves to sedate and also numb muscle tissues, by increasing the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA ( gamma amino butyric acid ) in the central nervous system and brain . Finally, perphenazine is responsible for blocking dopamine, a neurotransmitter that promotes feelings of pleasure and relaxation. Together they form a highly recommended tricyclic antidepressant. (two)
• It is used to treat:
  • Depression.
  • Sleep disorders ( insomnia ).
  • Anxiety.
  • psychomotor arousal.
  • Highly negative thoughts.

Dosage and routes of administration of adepsique

adepsique® is sold in a box, containing 10 tablets up to 30 tablets or 90 tablets of 15 mg of all the active compounds of the drug (amitriptyline, diazepam and perphenazine), with a mostly oral route of administration . The most recommended doses of adepsique® are the following:

• Adults: It is recommended to administer 1 to 4 tablets a day, depending on what is indicated in the prescription.
• Children over 12 years of age: Only 1 tablet is recommended at least two or three times a day, without exceeding what is stipulated.

side effects of adepsique

Adepsique® is a very powerful medicine, but it can cause certain adverse reactions if consumed in excess and without the help of a specialist. Therefore, the following most common effects during its use should be known:

• Drowsiness.
• Blurry vision.
• Hypomania.
• Tachycardia.
• Orthostatic hypotension.

Important: Discontinue administration if side effects are prolonged, including if harmful chemical dependency develops during drug treatment.

Contraindications and warnings of adepsique

adepsique® is not indicated for a certain population of patients, including those who may suffer from depression and anxiety , but with certain adverse diseases that can interact in a very negative way with the drug. Therefore it is not recommended in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to active metabolites.
• Pregnancy and lactation .
• Patients with psychosis.
• Alcohol poisoning.

Avoid if you have:

• Open angle glaucoma.
• Prostatic hypertrophy.
• Gastrointestinal obstructions.
• coma states.
• Edema cerebral.

Warnings:

• This drug should always be used under a strict medical prescription.
• This medication should be kept out of the reach of children.
• It is advisable to reserve this pharmaceutical product in a dry place.
• Keep at room temperature.