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26 Ιαν 2023 · In this publication, we continue our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series by highlighting the uses of Doxepin in dermatology, which has been described as one of the most impactful oral and topical medications used in the treatment of recalcitrant, chronic itch related to cutaneous disease.
Solution. Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant well known by dermatologists for its antipruritic effects when used at low doses. However, it is not commonly known that the US Food and Drug Administration approves doses up to 300 mg/day.
20 Ιουλ 2021 · Cutaneous pruritus designated in these guidelines is a disease characterized by itch without observable rash. Generalized pruritus, which causes itching across the body, is often associated with underlying diseases such as renal failure, liver damage, and hematological disorders.
1 Δεκ 2020 · Blood level monitoring is introduced, a tool dermatologists can use to optimize doxepin dosing in patients responding subtherapeutically to typical dermatologic doses.
14 Φεβ 2024 · Implement appropriate dosing strategies for initiating doxepin therapy, considering the recommended titration schedule and the need for dosage adjustments based on individual patient response and tolerability.
Food and Drug Administration approves doxepin doses of up to 300 mg per day. Unlike other antihistamines, tests for trough doxepin level ($12 hours after the last dose) are widely available, which makes it easy to titrate individual doxepin dosing for patients to ensure that they reach thera-peutic serum concentrations. Since the therapeutic
Doxepin tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep maintenance. (1, 14) (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION. Initial dose: 6 mg, once daily for adults (2.1) and 3 mg, once daily for the elderly. (2.1, 2.2) Take within 30 minutes of bedtime. Total daily dose should not exceed 6 mg. (2.3)
