Uses of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet
Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Depression
Side effects of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet
The most common side effects of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet are - Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Dryness In Mouth, Altered Taste, Abdominal Pain, Agitation, Anxiety, Fever, Constipation, Allergic Reaction, Impaired Concentration, Sweating, Headache
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet
Do not use Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet if you are allergic to - Amitriptyline, Methylcobalamin
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet
Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet contains - Amitriptyline, Methylcobalamin
Amitriptyline works in depression by prolonging the activity of neurotransmitters called serotonin and noradrenaline that are released from nerve cells in the brain. This helps prolong the mood lightening effect of these neurotransmitters and helps relieve depression.
Methylcobalamin stimulates serotonin creation, a neurotransmitter responsible for mood support. It also works directly on brain cells to protect against damage from excitotoxins.
Overdose of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet
The dosage of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Kidney
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Interactions
Drug :-
anticholinergics, epinephrine, norepinephrine: Increased effects of these drugs.
barbiturates: Decreased amitriptyline level.
carbamazepine: Decreased serum amitriptyline level and increased serum carbamazepine level, which increases therapeutic and toxic effects of carbamazepine
cimetidine, disulfiram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, haloperidol, H2-receptor antagonists,methylphenidate, oral contraceptives, paroxetine,phenothiazines, sertraline: Increased serum amitriptyline level.
cisapride: Possibly prolonged QT interval and increased risk of arrhythmias.
clonidine, guanethidine, and other antihypertensives: Decreased antihypertensive effects.
dicumarol: Increased anticoagulant effect.
levodopa: Decreased levodopa absorption, sympathetic hyperactivity, sinus tachycardia, hypertension, agitation MAO inhibitors: Possibly seizures and death
thyroid replacement drugs: Arrhythmias and increased antidepressant effects.
Activity :-
alcohol use: Enhanced CNS depression.
smoking: Decreased amitriptyline effects