Amitriptyline 25mg GPO 25mg

Indication

Amitriptyline 25 mg is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, migraine prophylaxis, and enuresis (bedwetting) in children.

Ingredients

• Amitriptyline hydrochloride 25 mg

Direction

Adults (depression): Initially 25 mg two to three times daily, or 75 mg at night. Dose may be increased gradually under medical supervision to a maximum of 150 mg/day. Elderly and adolescents: 25–50 mg/day in divided doses. Always follow physician instructions. Do not stop suddenly — taper dose.

Side effects

• Dry mouth.
• Constipation.
• Urinary retention.
• Blurred vision.
• Sedation and drowsiness.
• Orthostatic hypotension (dizziness on standing).
• Weight gain.
• Cardiac arrhythmia (at higher doses).
• Confusion (especially in elderly).

Precautions

• Do not use in patients with recent myocardial infarction or heart arrhythmias.
• Do not use concurrently with MAO inhibitors.
• Use with extreme caution in elderly — increased risk of falls and confusion.
• May cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults at initiation — monitor closely.
• Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants during treatment.
• May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
• Do not stop treatment suddenly.
• Use with caution in patients with glaucoma
• urinary retention
• or epilepsy.
• Keep out of reach of children.