Description
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Tablets
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of depression, neuropathic pain, tension-type headache that is chronic, and migraine in adults. Amitriptyline is also shown to treat nighttime bedwetting in children 6 years of age and older. Depression is a mood disorder that impacts an individual’s daily life with descriptions of feelings of sadness, loss, or anger.
Amitriptyline extracts Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, which acts on specific chemical messengers (serotonin, norepinephrine) of the brain that pass messages between brain cells, thus aiding in mood regulation and avoiding depression. Apart from this, Amitriptyline also the transmission of pain signals, hence relieving neuropathic pain.
Medical Benefits of Amitriptyline Hydrochloride:-
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride is a type of medicine known as a tricyclic antidepressant. Amitriptyline Hydrochloride is prescribed for the treatment of depression, neuropathic pain, tension-type chronic headache, and migraine in adults. Amitriptyline is prescribed for the treatment of nighttime bedwetting in children 6 years of age and older. Amitriptyline Hydrochloride affects the chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain which act as transmitters between brain cells, thus aiding in the regulation of mood and the treatment of depression. Amitriptyline Hydrochloride blocks the passage of pain impulses, thus giving relief from neuropathic pain.
How Does Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Work?
Amitriptyline Hcl Tablet consists of Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant. It possesses anticholinergic and sedative effects. It inhibits the reuptake, and thereby the inactivation of neurotransmitters named noradrenaline and serotonin, which are found at the nerve endings in our brain. Prevention of reuptake of these monoamine neurotransmitters enhances their effect on the brain. This is thought to be related to the antidepressant action and assists in mood control. It also interrupts the passage of pain messages from nerves to the brain thus relieving neuropathic pain (pain from injured nerves).
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Precautions:-
- It can take 4 to 6 weeks before Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet begins working. Continue to take it as directed.
- It can make you drowsy. Take it at night and don’t drive or do anything that needs concentration until you know how it makes you feel.
- Do not drink alcohol while using Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet since it can lead to drowsiness.
- Monitor weight during the therapy since this medication may lead to weight gain and appetite.
- It may cause your blood pressure to drop sharply. Get up slowly if you are sitting or lying.
- If you experience a sudden change in mood or have suicidal ideas, speak with your physician.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-
Q. Are there precautions and warnings to be aware of while on therapy with Amitriptyline Hcl Tablet?
Amitriptyline Hcl Tablet can make you feel drowsy and dizzy, particularly at the start of treatment. Therefore, do not drive or operate machinery until you are aware of how the medicine will affect you. It is also not recommended to consume alcohol while taking this medicine since it may enhance sleepiness.
Q. Can Amitriptyline Hcl Tablet lead to urinary issues?
Yes, Amitriptyline Hcl Tablet does have urinary side effects. This is more found in older adults who are over 65 years of age. The patient may experience difficulty while urinating which can further contribute to a urinary tract infection. Immediately report to your doctor if these symptoms develop.
Q. Does Amitriptyline Hcl Tablet have any impact on pregnancy or the infant?
Do not use Amitriptyline Hcl Tablet in pregnancy unless the doctor prescribes it. If this medicine is used at the end of the pregnancy, the newborn child can have the following symptoms: irritability, rigidity, abnormal movement of the body, abnormal breathing, poor sucking, loud crying, difficulty in urinating, and constipation.
