Parnate (Tranylcypromine) Tablet

Parnate Tablet helps treat depression. It reduces and gradually eliminates the symptoms of depression such as deep sadness, feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest in activities, sleep disturbances, tiredness, feelings of anxiety, and changes in weight.

Parnate Tablet should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include agitation, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, and headache. Other side effects that may also be observed are insomnia (difficulty sleeping), nausea, restlessness, and vomiting. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking this medicine, please tell your doctor if you suffer from any liver problems or diabetes. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

 Uses Of Parnate Tablet

• Depression

Benefits Of Parnate Tablet

In Depression

Parnate Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Parnate Tablet also prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Parnate Tablet is given in cases where other medicines have not shown considerable benefit. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Side Effects Of Parnate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Parnate

• Agitation
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Nausea
• Restlessness
• Vomiting

How To Use Parnate Tablet

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

How Parnate Tablet Works

Parnate Tablet is an antidepressant. Low levels of monoamines (chemical messenger) in the brain cause depression. Parnate Tablet increases the amount of monoamines by decreasing the activity of the enzyme (monoamine oxidase) that inhibits monoamines. This how it works to treat depression.