AMITRYN 25MG contain Amitriptyline which belongs to a group of medicine called tricyclic antidepressants. Tricyclic antidepressants are used to treat depression as well as manage a variety of other conditions, ranging from obsessive-compulsive disorder to bedwetting. This medicine is used to treat depression in adults (major depressive episodes), neuropathic pain in adults, chronic tension type headache prophylaxis in adults, migraine prophylaxis in adults, bed-wetting at night in children aged 6 years and above, only when organic causes such as spina bifida and related disorders
Depression is a mood disorder that will causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Neuropathic pain is a pain condition that is usually chronic. It is usually caused by chronic, progressive nerve disease. It can occur as the result of injury or infection. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
AMITRYN 25MG works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and treat depression. It also stops the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
Always take AMITRYN 25MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Constipation:
Take fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.
Nausea:
Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
AMITRYN 25MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
AMITRYN 25MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with AMITRYN 25MG.
AMITRYN 25MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
AMITRYN 25MG is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases. Before taking, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Do not take AMITRYN 25MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Amitriptyline or any other ingredients in this medicine.
AMITRYN 25MG is not recommended in patients with active heart diseases. Before taking, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
Talk to your doctor if you are taking,
Drug | : | Amitriptyline |
Pharmacological Category | : | Tricyclic Anti-depressant |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Depression |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Injection |
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
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