Protriptyline



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  • Contains / Salt: Protriptyline


Protriptyline Information



Protriptyline Benefits & Uses

Protriptyline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Protriptyline Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Depression
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose can be increased up to 40 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Depression
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Protriptyline Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Protriptyline is used -

Common

Protriptyline Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Protriptyline safe for pregnant women?


    Protriptyline can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Protriptyline right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Protriptyline safe during breastfeeding?


    Protriptyline should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Protriptyline on the Kidneys?


    Protriptyline is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Protriptyline on the Liver?


    Side effects of Protriptyline rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Protriptyline on the Heart?


    Protriptyline is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Protriptyline with Other Drugs

Protriptyline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Protriptyline Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Protriptyline unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Protriptyline

  • Is this Protriptyline habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Protriptyline has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Protriptyline. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Protriptyline should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Protriptyline has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

    Yes

Protriptyline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Protriptyline


    Taking Protriptyline with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Protriptyline


    Taking alcohol with Protriptyline can be dangerous.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vivactil® (protriptyline hydrochloride)

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