Amitone Information
Amitone is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression. Other than this, Amitone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amitone. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amitone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amitone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Amitone's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Amitone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amitone related warnings section.
Amitone can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amitone in conditions like Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amitone contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Amitone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amitone is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amitone Benefits & Uses
Amitone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Neuropathic Pain (Read More - How to Treat Nerve Pain at Home: Effective Remedies)
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Fibromyalgia
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Amitone 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 |
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Amitone Related Warnings
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Is the use of Amitone safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amitone. If you are pregnant, do not take Amitone without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Amitone safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Amitone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Amitone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
Severe -
What is the effect of Amitone on the Kidneys?
Amitone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Amitone on the Liver?
Amitone has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Amitone on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Amitone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Amitone with Other Drugs
Amitone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Amitone Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amitone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Mania
- Liver Disease
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Attack
- Kidney Cancer
Frequently asked Questions about Amitone
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Is this Amitone habit forming or addictive?
Amitone can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Yes -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amitone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Amitone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amitone has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Yes
Amitone Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Amitone
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Amitone, due to a lack of research on this.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Amitone
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amitone with alcohol.
Unknown
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 454,458
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 145-147
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 454,458
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 145-147