TNSLES 15mg Tablet 20s

TNSLES 15mg Tablet 20s works by increasing certain types of activity in the brain to maintain mental balance.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for TNSLES 15mg Tablet 20s

• Uncontrolled muscle movements severe
• Mood swings severe
• Abnormal thinking
• Agitation and anxiety
• Difficulty in breathing severe
• Swelling of eyelids, face, lips severe
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Convulsions (seizures) severe
• Change in libido
• Fever with chills severe
• Dizziness and fainting
• Dry mouth and lips
• Weight gain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Increased urination frequency
• Abnormal dreams
• Sense of constant movement of surroundings

Uses of TNSLES 15mg Tablet 20s

What is it prescribed for?

• Depression

  This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of major depression. These symptoms may include sadness, loss of interest, irritability and sleeplessness. The symptoms are very severe and may impair the normal quality of life.

When not to use?

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviour

  Use of this medicine is reported to provoke suicidal thoughts and increased suicidal tendencies, especially in young patients. Report any such incidence to the doctor so that counseling and monitoring of progress can be performed at regular intervals.

• Serotonin syndrome

  Use of this medicine along with other serotonergic drugs may cause a condition marked by high body temperature, agitation, increased reflexes, tremor, sweating, dilated pupils and diarrhea.

• Withdrawal

  The use of this medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. Symptoms of an abrupt withdrawal may include dizziness, abnormal dreams, agitation, anxiety, tremor etc.

• Bone fracture

  Use of this medicine has been associated with rare cases of bone fracture. Report any instance of bone pain, swelling, or bruising to the doctor while being treated with this medicine.

• Movement disorder

  Use of this medicine may cause a movement disorder marked be restlessness and a compelling need to be in constant motion. The patient may also feel that the surrounding, as well as himself, is moving constantly.

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

  Use of this medicine has been associated with the occurrence of a rare but serious condition characterized by very high fever, irregular heart rate, increased need to breathe, muscle stiffness, altered mental status etc.

• Glaucoma

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from angle closure glaucoma.

• Change in libido

  Use of this medicine has been associated with a change in libido and sexual dysfunction.

• Mania

  Use of this medicine may precipitate mania and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from bipolar disorder.

• Heart and blood vessel disorder

  Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of a heart or blood vessel disorder. It should be used with caution in such cases especially if the patient is taking other medications that could also affect the functioning of heart and blood vessels.

• Drowsiness

  Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness in some patients. You should refrain from driving or operating heavy machinery at least in the initial phase of treatment with this medicine.

• Increased appetite and weight gain

  Use of this medicine may cause an increase in appetite and may lead to weight gain.

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the labeled instructions while taking this medicine. Ensure that the right quantity of medicine is consumed for the prescribed duration only. This medicine is usually taken at bedtime with an adequate amount of water. It may take several weeks for the symptoms to improve. Do not stop the use of this medicine abruptly.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken at bedtime only
• May cause sleepiness

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