Aculip Tablet
20 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
SHINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Amitriptyline(25.0 Mg)+Chlordiazepoxide(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder with moderate to severe anxiety |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Constipation, urinary retention, weight gain, confusion, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), tiredness |
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Medical Description
Uses
- Treatment of Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Treatment of Moderate to severe anxiety
Contraindications
- It is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to either of the components.
- If you have a recent history of heart attack, heart failure, or irregular heart rhythm.
- If you have angle-closure glaucoma.
- If you have epilepsy/seizure disorders patients.
- If you have any pulmonary diseases.
- If you are planning a pregnancy, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side effects
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
- Dry mouth
- Orthostatic hypotension (unanticipated lowering of blood pressure on standing up)
- Dizziness
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You must inform your doctor in case you are on any other medications. There are several medicines that may affect the metabolism of this tablet and modify the blood levels. Appropriate dose adjustment is needed.
Directions for Use
- Aculip should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
- Consult your doctor before stopping Aculip.
- Unexpected stoppage of the medication can compel withdrawal side effects.
- Swallow Aculip as a whole. Do not granulate, break, or bite this tablet.
- It is recommended to consume Aculip on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time every day, for optimal pharmacological effects of Aculip.
- Inform your doctor regarding other medications you may be taking to review and prevent any medication interaction associated effects.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Aculip can cause arrhythmias and should not be used with any medications that affect heart rhythm, such as astemizole, cisapride, etc.
- Aculip should not be used with any medications that are known to raise the levels of serotonin as it can result in a fatal condition called serotonin syndrome. These include antidepressants, opioids such as tramadol and fentanyl, lithium, olanzapine, etc.
- Aculip should not be given along with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. If they must be given, a minimum gap of two weeks is required.
- Aculip should not be taken with central nervous system depressants. These include alcohol and other benzodiazepines such as clonazepam and alprazolam.
- Aculip needs to be used with caution along with anaesthetic agents, and it is generally advisable to discontinue the tablet before any major surgery.
Interactions with food items
- Aculip does not have any specific interactions with food.
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Brand:ACULIP
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Aculip Tablet will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Thour A, Marwaha R. Amitriptyline. [Updated 2021 Jul 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from:
- Ahwazi HH, Abdijadid S. Chlordiazepoxide. [Updated 2020 Nov 22]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from:
- Levate (Amitriptyline).
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