Pamelor
Indicated to alleviate depressive episodes and utilized to support mood stabilization in patients.
Strengths: 25mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Allegron
- Therapeutic class
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
TCA
- Known off-label uses
neuropathic pain; enuresis
- Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; arrhythmia; mania; severe liver impairment
- Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; monitor pulse in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; sedation; constipation; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
blurred vision; urinary retention; tachycardia; weight gain
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Amdipharm
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
Alcohol; MAO inhibitors; Cimetidine
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly indicated. Breastfeeding: Exercise caution.
Serious side effects
arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation — requires immediate medical attention; convulsions — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to alleviate depressive episodes and utilized to support mood stabilization in patients.
Mechanism of action
Utilizes a balanced reuptake inhibition of noradrenaline to lift mood and improve energy levels, acting as a secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant with an improved tolerance profile compared to other TCAs.
Pamelor
Indicated to alleviate depressive episodes and utilized to support mood stabilization in patients.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Nortriptyline
- Listed indication(s): Major Depressive Disorder
Available option
- 240 tablets - 25 mg77-25-mg-3732