Melitracen- Side effect(s)

Read the side effects of Melitracen as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Rare in the recommended doses

Central nervous system: A headache, drowsiness, anxiety, insomnia

Gastrointestinal: Dry Mouth, weight gain, nausea, upset stomach, decreased appetite, diarrhea

Ophthalmological: Blurred vision

Others: Weakness, difficulty in breathing, sweating

Side-effects of the combination drug:

Central nervous system: Restlessness, insomnia, hypomania, dizziness, tremor, visual disturbances, headache, extrapyramidal symptoms

Others: Hyperprolactinemia

Other Precautions : • Complete the entire dose of the drug prescribed by the doctor

Drug Name : Melitracen

Melitracen generic Melitracen is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety. It is also available as a combination drug along with flupentixol which is indicated for different types of depression (psychogenic, masked, menopausal, in alcoholics), depressive neuroses, psychosomatic affections accompanied by anxiety and apathy, and dysphoria in alcoholics. It is also given as a maintenance dose in psychogenic depressions and other psychoses. Melitracen comes under the category of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) which act by decreasing re-uptake of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and serotonin at the nerve synapse. This causes a high concentration of the neurotransmitters in the next neuron causing an antidepressant effect. Melitracen acts similarly as other TCAs regarding efficacy against depression and anxiety. It has an added advantage of improved tolerability and a slightly faster onset of action.
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