Vipca 10mg Tablet is a medicine prescribed to treat depression in adults. It belongs to a group of antidepressants known as serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). This medication helps to improve mood and energy levels, and reduce sadness and feelings of worthlessness in people with depression.Vipca 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. If you have trouble sleeping it may be best to take this medicine in the morning. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Your condition may get worse or you may suffer unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement after four weeks.Some common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, and constipation. Keep taking the medicine but talk to a doctor if these side effects bother you. There may be ways of preventing or reducing them. You should avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, glaucoma, drug addiction or bipolar disorder. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.

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. Vipca 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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. Vipca 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vipca 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vipca 10mg 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

Information regarding the use of Vipca 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : SAFE

Vipca 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.You should exercise caution when driving or operating hazardous machinery especially on starting treatment with Vortioxetine or on changing the dose.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Vipca 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vipca 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Vipca 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vipca 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Vipca 10mg Tablet, 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.

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Chemical Class :: Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

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Q. What class of drug is Vipca 10mg Tablet?::: Vipca 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as serotonin modulator and simulator (SMS). It is used to treat depression. This medicine helps by acting on multiple brain chemicals including serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, and acetylcholine which are thought to be involved in controlling mood and related mental processes.| Q. What are the side effects of Vipca 10mg Tablet?::: The most common side effects of Vipca 10mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting and constipation. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome, but if these side effects do not subside and worry you, you must consult your doctor as he/she may suggest ways to prevent or treat them. | Q. How long does it take for Vipca 10mg Tablet to work?::: Vipca 10mg Tablet usually takes around 1-2 weeks to show improvement in the symptoms. Your sleep, appetite and energy levels are among the first physical symptoms to get better and hence signify that the medicine has started having its impact on you. However, remarkable benefits, such as those in your depression, may be seen after about 6-8 weeks of treatment.| Q. Will Vipca 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Vipca 10mg Tablet does not cause significant weight changes according to research reports. However, one study showed only 0.67 kgs of mean weight gain in some individuals who had been treated with Vipca 10mg Tablet for a long term. | Q. What if I stop taking Vipca 10mg Tablet?::: You should never stop taking Vipca 10mg Tablet without discussing it with your doctor. If you stop taking Vipca 10mg Tablet abruptly, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Continue taking Vipca 10mg Tablet for the duration as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If you are not able to tolerate a dose or if you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.| Q. Should Vipca 10mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?::: Vipca 10mg Tablet can be taken once a day either in the morning or at night. However, it is usually recommended to take Vipca 10mg Tablet once a day in the morning since it can make you feel restless or keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer taking it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.

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