Reptylin 25 mg Tablet

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Generic: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride | Dosage Form: Tablet | Manufacturer: Albion Laboratories Limited

Indications

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride is indicated in-

Depressive Illness: particularly where sedation is required.
Nocturnal Enuresis in children.
Prophylaxis of Migraine.
Tension Headache.
Chronic Pain.

Dosage & Administration

Depression: Initially 75 mg (Elderly and Adolescents 30-75 mg) daily in divided doses or as a single dose at bedtime increased gradually as necessary to 150-200 mg; Child under 16 years not recommended for depression.

Nocturnal Enuresis: Child 7-10 years: 10-20 mg, 11-16 years: 25-50 mg at night; max. period of treatment (including gradual withdrawal) 3 months-full physical examination before the further course.

Prophylaxis of Migraine: 100 mg daily.

Tension Headache: 10-25 mg three times daily.

Interaction

TCA enhances the sedative effect of alcohol and opioid analgesics. When TCA is used with Moxifloxacin or Terfenadine, it increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Disulfirum and Cimetidine inhibit the metabolism of Amitriptyline. When TCA is used with diuretics, it enhances the risk of postural hypotension.

Contraindications

Amitriptyline is contraindicated in myocardial infarction, arrythmias, particularly heart block of any degree, mania and severe liver disease. Initially, sedation may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.

Side Effects

Anticholinergic: Excessive perspiration, dry mouth, blurred vision, hyperpyrexia, urinary retention and urinary tract dilatation.
Cardiovascular reactions: Hypotension, syncope, postural hypotension, hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations, myocardial infarction, etc.
CNS and Neuromuscular: Confusional states, disturbed concentration, disorientation, delusions, etc.
Allergic: Skin rash, urticaria, photosensitization, etc.
Haematological: Bone-marrow depression.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, epigastric distress, vomiting, anorexia, stomatitis, unpleasant taste, weight loss, diarrhoea, constipation, etc.
Endocrine: Testicular swelling, gynaecomastia, breast enlargement, galactorrhoea, etc.

Precautions & Warnings

It should be used with caution in patients with a history of epilepsy, glaucoma, urinary retention, cardiac disease, diabetes, pregnancy, hepatic impairment, thyroid disease, increased intra-ocular pressure and psychoses (may aggravate mania).

Therapeutic Class

Tricyclic Anti-depressant

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture.

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