Tripta Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amitriptyline HCl

Indications/Uses

Mental depression.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initial: 75-150 mg daily in divided doses. Maintenance: 50-100 mg daily in divided doses.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Immediate recovery phase after MI, heart block. Mania. MAOI therapy.

Special Precautions

CV diseases. Hyperthyroidism. Impaired liver function. History of epilepsy, suicidal tendencies. Narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy. Diabetes. Childn <5 yr. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, narrow-angle glaucoma, impotence, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, weakness, fatigue, epileptiform seizures, orthostatic hypotension, palpitation, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, extrapyramidal symptoms, endocrine effects.

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Drug Interactions

Barbiturates, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenothiazines, cimetidine, estrogen, OC, alcohol, sympathomimetic amines, debrisoquine, guanethidine, clonidine, bethanidine.

MIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N06AA09 - amitriptyline ; Belongs to the class of non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tripta tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Form

Tripta tab 25 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Form

Tripta tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Tripta

amitriptyline

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma