PRODUCT DETAILS

About Amitrip 50mg Tablet

AMITRIPTYLINE belongs to a group of medicines called 'tricyclic antidepressants' used to treat depression, neuropathic pain, chronic tension-type headache, and migraine in adults. Additionally, AMITRIPTYLINE is also used to treat bedwetting at night in children aged 6 years and above. Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person's daily life described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger.  AMITRIPTYLINE works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain required to maintain mental balance.

Uses of Amitrip 50mg Tablet

Depression

Medicinal Benefits of Amitrip 50mg Tablet

AMITRIPTYLINE belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants. AMITRIPTYLINE is used to treat depression, neuropathic pain, chronic tension-type headache, and migraine in adults. AMITRIPTYLINE is also used to treat bedwetting at night in children aged 6 years and above. AMITRIPTYLINE works by affecting certain chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain which communicate between brain cells, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. AMITRIPTYLINE prevents the transmission of pain signals, thereby provides relief from neuropathic pain.

Directions for Use

Take AMITRIPTYLINE with or without food. Take AMITRIPTYLINE exactly as prescribed by the doctor. AMITRIPTYLINE is available in the form of tablet and liquid. The tablet form of AMITRIPTYLINE should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet. The liquid form of AMITRIPTYLINE should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to take AMITRIPTYLINE based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Side Effects of Amitrip 50mg Tablet

Like all medicines, AMITRIPTYLINE can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Sleepiness, drowsiness, headache, irregular heartbeat, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, weight gain, slurred or slow speech, and congested nose are the common side-effects of AMITRIPTYLINE. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take AMITRIPTYLINE if you are allergic to any of its contents if you recently had a heart attack, or heart problems, are taking other antidepressants like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine or have taken them in the last 14 days, have severe liver disease or if you have taken moclobemide (used to treat depression and social anxiety). Inform your doctor before taking AMITRIPTYLINE if you have heart rhythm problems or hypotension. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Do not take AMITRIPTYLINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. AMITRIPTYLINE causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. AMITRIPTYLINE can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor for treating bedwetting. AMITRIPTYLINE should not be given to children for treating depression or neuropathic pain. Avoid consuming alcohol along with AMITRIPTYLINE as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as AMITRIPTYLINE causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing).

Drug-Drug Interaction:

AMITRIPTYLINE may have interaction with pain killers (tramadol, trazodone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, acetaminophen), an antidepressant (bupropion, duloxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), sedatives (zolpidem), muscle relaxant (cyclobenzaprine), anti-convulsant (gabapentin, lamotrigine, escitalopram, pregabalin, topiramate), anti-thyroid (levothyroxine), and anti-anxiety (alprazolam).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMITRIPTYLINE as it may cause an increased sedative effect.