Nortriptyline Tablets
Formulated to alleviate depressive symptoms, indicated to support mental well-being.
Strengths: 25mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Allegron
- Therapeutic class
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
neuropathic pain; smoking cessation
- Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive; use with caution in elderly
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; drowsiness; constipation
- Moderate side effects
blurred vision; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Essential Generics
- Onset Time
1–3 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; MAO inhibitors; cimetidine; adrenaline
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children and adolescents.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; heart block; severe hepatic impairment; manic phase of bipolar disorder
Serious side effects
arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate depressive symptoms, indicated to support mental well-being.
Mechanism of action
Nortriptyline is a secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant that acts by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin into the presynaptic nerve terminals, thereby increasing their levels in the synaptic cleft.
Nortriptyline Tablets
Formulated to alleviate depressive symptoms, indicated to support mental well-being.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Nortriptyline
- Listed indication(s): Major Depressive Disorder
Available option
- 180 tablets - 25 mg725-25-mg-1328