Doxepin Hydrochloride and Misoprostol

• Generic Name: doxepin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sinequan, Sinequan, Silenor

Treatment of depression and/or anxiety in psychoneurotic patients. Psychoneurosis symptoms that respond well to doxepin include anxiety, tension, depression, somatic symptoms and concerns, sleep disturbances, guilt, lack of energy, fear, apprehension, and worry.

Treatment of depression and/or anxiety associated with alcoholism. (See Specific Drugs under Interactions.)

Treatment of depression and/or anxiety associated with organic disease; consider possible drug interactions if receiving other drugs concomitantly.

Treatment of psychotic depressive disorders with associated anxiety, including involutional depression and manic-depressive disorders.

Has been effective in the management of chronic idiopathic urticaria and may be used as an alternative to antihistamines, which are generally considered first-line therapy in patients with this condition.

• Generic Name: misoprostol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cytotec

Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and helps protect the stomach from damage that can be caused by taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

Misoprostol is used to prevent stomach ulcers during treatment with aspirin or an NSAID.

Misoprostol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.