💊 Antidepressants
S.No.Dosage FormCompositionDomestic MarketExport MarketAction
253CapsulesDuloxetine 20/30 mgYesYes
254CapsulesFluoxetine HCL 10/20 mgYesYes
255TabletsFlupentixol 0.5 mg + Melitracen 10 mgYesYes
256TabletsLevosulpiride 25/50/75 mgYesYes
257TabletsMirtazapine 7.5/15/30 mgYesYes
258TabletsParoxetine HCL 20 mgNoYes
259TabletsSertraline HCL 25/50/100 mgYesYes
260TabletsTrazodone HCL 25/50 mgYesYes
261TabletsVortioxetine Hydrobromide 5/10/20 mgYesYes

Antidepressants

These are the drugs that are used to treat mental health issues.

These drugs stimulate the brain chemicals.

These are widely used to manage-

  • • Depression
  • • Anxiety
  • • Alzheimer
  • • Parkinson
  • • Chronic pain

What Can Be Depression?

Someone feels continuous sadness.

  • • No attention to activities.
  • • Complete loss of interest in anything.
  • • It impacts daily life.
  • • Severe mood changes.

Antidepressant Medicines Types and Working

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

It increases serotonin levels-

Serotonin regulates many functions-

  • • Sleep
  • • Digestion
  • • Bone health

It is used to treat-

  • • Panic disorders
  • • Anxiety disorders
  • • Eating disorders

Serotonin–norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

These medicines increase levels of –

  • • Serotonin
  • • Norepinephrine.

Serotonin regulate moods.

The norepinephrine manage chronic pain.

It is widely used for -

  • • Fibromyalgia
  • • Nerve pain
  • • Menopause complications

Tricyclic Antidepressant

It inhibits the reuptake of neurotransmitters.

It also affects histamine, cholinergic, and adrenergic functions.

These are used in –

  • • Nerve pain
  • • Major depression
  • • OCD

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Drugs

These inhibit the metabolism of neurotransmitters.

It increases the levels of brain chemicals.

It increases dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine levels.

These are widely used to treat –

  • • Parkinson’s disorder
  • • Panic disorders

NMDA Receptor Antagonist

It blocks the flow of ions into the neurons.

It inhibits the overstimulation of the neurons.

It is used in –

  • • Alzheimer disease
  • • Chronic pain
  • • Used in anesthesia

Atypical Antidepressants

These drugs primarily increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine.

Other atypical antidepressants increase the serotonin levels.

These are widely used to treat –

  • • Major depression
  • • Insomnia
  • • Anxiety

What Are the Antidepressant Uses?

Antidepressants are used to treat several medical conditions-

  • • Depression
  • • Anxiety
  • • OCD
  • • Post-traumatic stress

It is also used to treat other conditions like-

  • • Diabetic neuropathy
  • • Neuralgia pain
  • • Insomnia
  • • Migraine
  • • Eating disorders
  • • Bipolar depression
  • • Mood swings

What Are Long-term Antidepressant Side Effects?

The long–term use of antidepressants causes several side effects-

  • • Weight gain
  • • Increased blood sugar
  • • Decreased libido
  • • Sleep issues
  • • cardiac issues

The Top Quality Antidepressants Available

  • • Duloxetine capsules
  • • Fluoxetine HCL capsules
  • • Flupentixol /Melitracen tablets
  • • Levosulpiride tablets
  • • Mirtazapine tablets
  • • Vortioxetine Hydrobromide tablets
  • • Sertraline HCL tablets
  • • Paroxetine HCL tablets

Aprazer Healthcare- the Leading Manufacturer of Antidepressant Medicines

Aprazer is the top Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

We are the leading manufacturers of the life–saving drug.

We manufacture a top-quality, affordable range of generic drugs.

Manufacturing mental health care products, we are the top antidepressant manufacturers in India.

We are the top exporters of antidepressant drugs to countries like Africa, Southeast Asia, and America.

We are focused on developing new drug molecules and advanced therapy drugs.

Adhering to the highest health standards, we manufacture global quality drugs.

Conclusion

Antidepressants have several uses other than depression.

These medicines should be taken strictly upon prescription.

One should not stop medication abruptly.

It can cause withdrawal symptoms.


FAQ

Antidepressants Are Used to Treat Chronic Pain. Why?

• The antidepressants inhibit the pain signal pathways.
• It enhances serotonin and norepinephrine. It reduces the pain signals.

Are Antidepressants Only Used for Depression?

Antidepressants are used for various other issues, like –
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders
• Chronic pain
• Sleep disorders
• Eating disorders
• Migraine disorder
• bedwetting
• Acidity
• Bloating

Which is the Best Medicine for Gastric Issues?

Levosulpiride tablets – They improve gut motility.
It is widely used to relieve gastric issues like –Bloating, Acidity
It is used in –
• GERD
• IBS
• Indigestion

What to Avoid With MAO Inhibitor Drugs?

These drugs should not be used with foods rich in tyramine.
It includes –
• Cheese
• Alcoholic beverages
• Meats and sausages

Never Leave Antidepressants by Oneself. Why?

• It can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
• Stop the medication by reducing the dose.

Avoid Alcohol With Antidepressants. Why?

• Alcohol must be avoided.
• It leads to drowsiness and dizziness.

Why is Aprazer the Top Pharmaceutical Company Manufacturing Antidepressants?

• Aprazer Healthcare is ranked as India’s top leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
• We manufacture global quality medicines.
• We are the leading antidepressant medicines exporters.

Do Antidepressants Cause Addiction or Not?

• They are not addictive. These do not cause craving or compulsion.
• Leaving them suddenly can cause withdrawal.