Doxepin HCl 150 mg Oral Capsule
RxNorm 1000064
Concept Hierarchy & Relationship Mapping
RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RxCUI) 1000064 represents a standardized clinical drug concept used for cross-system interoperability. This concept aggregates multiple Atom IDs (AUIs), which are specific naming variations and synonyms used across pharmaceutical databases to ensure accurate medication mapping for: doxepin HCl 150 mg Oral Capsule.
The following semantic concepts and normalized strings are associated with this clinical entity:
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Semantic Clinical Drug (SCD):
Doxepin 150 mg Oral Capsule
(Atom ID: 12738779)
Synonym (SY):
Doxepin (as doxepin HCl) 150 mg Oral Capsule
(Atom ID: 12743593)
Designated preferred name (PT):
Doxepin (as doxepin hydrochloride) 150 mg oral capsule
(Atom ID: 12664998)
Prescribable Name (PSN):
Doxepin HCl 150 mg Oral Capsule
(Atom ID: 7739423)
Full form of descriptor (FN):
Product containing precisely doxepin (as doxepin hydrochloride) 150 mg/1 each conventional release oral capsule (clinical drug)
(Atom ID: 12665899)
Patient Education
Doxepin (Depression, Anxiety)
Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Doxepin is in a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that are needed for mental balance. Doxepin is also available as a tablet to treat insomnia. This monograph only gives information about doxepin for depression or anxiety. If you are using this medication for insomnia, read the monograph entitled doxepin (insomnia).
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Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. They work to balance some of the natural chemicals in our brains. It may take several weeks for them to help. There are several types of antidepressants. You and your doctor may have to try a few before finding what works best for you.
Antidepressants may cause mild side effects that usually do not last long. These may include headache, nausea, sleep problems, restlessness, and sexual problems. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You should also let your doctor know if you take any other medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
It is important to keep taking your medicines, even if you feel better. Do not stop taking your medicines without talking to your doctor. You often need to stop antidepressants gradually.
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health
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