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Nortriptyline
Latest prescription information about Nortriptyline. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Nortriptyline
Pronunciation : nor trip' ti leen
Therapeutic Classification : psychotherapeutics
Trade Name(s):
India- Depival-25, Nordep, Norsun, Nortin, Primox, Sensaril, Sensival. International- Aventyl, Pamelor. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with recent heart attack, who are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors within 14 days and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 75-100 mg/day in 3-4 divided doses. Severe: upto 150 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, enlarged prostate, difficulty in urinating, sugar, seizures, mental illness, overactive thyroid, liver, kidney, or heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Do not become overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. Side Effects : Heart - Low or high blood pressure, fast heart rate, palpitations, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, heart block and stroke. Central Nervous System - Numbness, tingling, incoordination, tremor, seizures, alteration in EEG patterns, hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, anxiety, restlessness, agitation and sleeplessness. Eye and ENT - Dry mouth, blurred vision, vision disturbances, dilatation of pupil and ringing in the ear. Allergic reactions - Skin rash, hives, itching, sensitivity to light, swelling in the face and tongue and fever. Blood - Bone marrow depression and bruising. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach distress, diarrhea, peculiar taste, mouth ulcer, abdominal cramps and black-tongue. Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male, spontaneous milk secretion, increased or decreased sexual ativities, impotence. urinary retention and delayed urination. Miscellaneous - Jaundice, altered liver function, weight gain or loss, flushing, urinary frequency, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache and hair loss. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20�-25�C). |
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