Uses of Amicon 10mg Tablet
Amicon 10mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Depression
Side effects of Amicon 10mg Tablet
Precautions while taking Amicon 10mg Tablet
Dosage of Amicon 10mg Tablet
Overdose of Amicon 10mg Tablet
Onset of Action of Amicon 10mg Tablet
Duration of Action of Amicon 10mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Don't consume alcohol while taking this medicine; it may increase the risk of side effects. Adverse effects symptoms - changes in heart rate; sleepiness; excessive sweating; muscle stiffness.
Pregnancy
It is safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. However; consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Driving
Not safe during driving; you may feel dizzy or sleepy after taking this medicine.
Kidney
This medicine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. However; Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
All substitutes for Amicon 10mg Tablet
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
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
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.
Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.