Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules

Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules is a capsule made by Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Ltd that contains Olanzapine + Fluoxetine 3mg/25mg, a combination of an antipsychotic and an SSRI antidepressant. It is used for bipolar depression and treatment-resistant depression. Pack size: 10 capsules.

Uses of Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules

Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules is used to treat depressive episodes in bipolar disorder, where an antidepressant on its own could trigger mania. It is also used for depression that has not improved after trying at least two other antidepressants. Combining the two medicines can lift mood while helping to keep it stable, and treatment is started and monitored by a psychiatrist.

How Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules works

Olanzapine is an antipsychotic that blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors, helping to stabilise mood and prevent swings into mania. Fluoxetine is an SSRI antidepressant that increases the amount of serotonin available between nerve cells. Taken together, they have a stronger antidepressant effect than either alone in these conditions.

Possible side effects

Some side effects of Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules appear early in treatment. The more common ones include:

• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Swelling of the ankles or hands
• Tremor
• Raised blood sugar or cholesterol

Get urgent help for thoughts of self-harm or suicide, a high fever with stiff muscles and confusion, agitation with shaking and sweating, fainting, or a seizure.

Precautions and warnings

• Your doctor will monitor your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol, and watch closely for changes in mood, especially in young adults and early in treatment.
• Do not stop it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
• Do not take it with MAOI antidepressants, pimozide or thioridazine, and tell your doctor about all other medicines, as many interact with fluoxetine.
• Avoid alcohol, and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, glaucoma, heart disease or a bleeding disorder, and discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding before starting.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules online in Pakistan

Order Co-Depex 3mg/25mg Capsules from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Olanzapine + Fluoxetine by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.