Zonalon
Insomnia, Neurotic depression, Depression + 8 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Zonalon
Treatment for
Insomnia
What is Zonalon
Doxepin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Doxepin is a medication used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain that are linked to these conditions. Doxepin is a type of antidepressant known as a tricyclic, which means it shares properties with other drugs in its class like amitriptyline and desipramine. It was first developed by Pfizer and approved by the FDA in 1969 as an antidepressant. In 2010, it was also approved to treat insomnia.
Sinequan
is the brand name
Zonalon Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Sinequan
Doxepin
1969
307
Effectiveness
How Zonalon Affects Patients
Doxepin is a type of antidepressant that works by decreasing the electrical activity of the brain. It can have effects such as making someone feel calmer and easing depression, but it can also make them feel sleepy. These effects usually take a few weeks to be fully felt, but the sedative effect is felt right away. High doses produce more noticeable side effects, like dizziness, confusion, and dry mouth.
How Zonalon works in the body
Doxepin works by blocking histamine receptors, which helps relieve skin conditions. It also works on the central nervous system to increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin at synapse nerve terminals. This helps increase activity at post-synaptic neuron receptor sites and desensitizes serotonin 1A receptors and beta-adrenergic receptors. Finally, it increases dopamine levels in the frontal cortex, which helps improve its transmission in this area.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed measure of Zonalon depends on the recognized condition, including Depression, Involutional, Mental Disorder, Organic and Insomnia. The magnitude of dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet - Oral) featured in the below table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Insomnia
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Neurotic depression
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Depression
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Neuropathic Pain
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Itching
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Depressive Disorder, Major
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Behcet Syndrome
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Alcoholism
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Depressive Disorder, Major
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Neurodermatitis
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 150.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 %
Oral, , Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Warnings
Zonalon has four potential contraindications and should not be utilized when any of the conditions specified in the following table are present.
Zonalon Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
untreated narrow angle glaucoma
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Urinary Retention
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Doxepin may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Zonalon.
Common Zonalon Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
4-Methoxyamphetamine
Major
Doxepin may increase the vasopressor activities of 4-Methoxyamphetamine.
Acepromazine
Major
Doxepin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Aclidinium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Doxepin is combined with Aclidinium.
Alfuzosin
Major
Doxepin may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Aripiprazole
Major
Doxepin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole.
Zonalon Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much doxepin can cause seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, coma, low blood pressure, or even death. It has also been linked to reduced fertility in both males and females, including reduced number of viable embryos and lower sperm motility. There is no evidence to suggest that doxepin is carcinogenic or mutagenic.
Zonalon Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Zonalon?
A vast 1020 active trials are being conducted to explore the potential of Zonalon in providing relief from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Atopic Dermatitis and Bipolar Disorder.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
174 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 1
Depressive Disorder, Major
0 Actively Recruiting
Insomnia
0 Actively Recruiting
Depression
290 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3
Alcoholism
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Neurotic depression
0 Actively Recruiting
Depressive Disorder, Major
0 Actively Recruiting
Itching
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Behcet Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Neuropathic Pain
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
Neurodermatitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Zonalon Reviews: What are patients saying about Zonalon?
5
Patient Review
11/30/2013
Zonalon for Itching
5
Patient Review
9/7/2009
Zonalon for Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It
4.7
Patient Review
2/1/2014
Zonalon for Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It
3
Patient Review
6/6/2010
Zonalon for Itching
1
Patient Review
12/19/2008
Zonalon for Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It
1
Patient Review
9/17/2009
Zonalon for Itching
Patient Q&A Section about zonalon
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is doxepin and what are the side effects?
"Doxepin is a medication used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing the levels of certain natural substances in the brain. It is also available in tablet form to treat insomnia."
Answered by AI
Who makes Zonalon?
"Doxepin hydrochloride (equivalent to 4.4% doxepin) in a vehicle of sorbitol, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, petrolatum, benzyl alcohol, titanium dioxide and purified water."
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What is the drug doxepin used for?
"Doxepin is a medication used to treat symptoms of anxiety or depression, as well as insomnia. It is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), meaning it works by affecting the levels of certain chemicals in the brain."
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What is Zonalon cream used for?
"This medication is used to relieve itchiness from certain skin conditions such as eczema, neurodermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. However, it should only be used for a short amount of time not exceeding 8 days."
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