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Amitop 25 Mg Tablet 5

5 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Product Summary

Salt Content
Amitriptyline(25.0 Mg)
Uses
Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine headache
Therapy
Anti-depressant
Side effects
Constipation, nausea, drowsiness, stuffy nose
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Medical Description

Amitop Tablet is an antidepressant. The active ingredient of this medicine is Amitriptyline which belongs to the class of tricyclic antidepressants. This medicine treats depression, neuropathic pain, eating disorders, and migraine headaches. Amitop tablets should be taken at a dose and for a duration as prescribed by the doctor. Since medicine acts by balancing the chemical substances in the brain, it should be taken at a particular time to maintain equilibrium in the chemical substances. The medicine is started at a low dose, and the dose is gradually increased after carefully monitoring your response to the medication. Some of the most common side effects of the medicine are nausea, constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness, and tremors. It can also cause palpitations and low blood pressure levels. It may cause weight gain in some people. However, the weight gain can be brought under control with appropriate lifestyle modifications. You should not stop taking medicine without consulting a doctor, even if you start feeling better. If you do not complete the medicine course, you may experience worsening of symptoms.

Uses

  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Migraine Headaches

Contraindications

  • If you’ve liver or heart diseases.
  • If you have shown allergic reactions to it in the past.
  • If you’re taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors like Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Selegiline, etc. The combination of both medicines can cause convulsions, high fever and can be fatal.
  • If you’ve acute angle-closure glaucoma should not take Amitop Tablets as it may precipitate an attack.
  • Older people with complaints of urinary difficulties should not take this medicine.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abnormal taste
  • Weight gain
  • Increased frequency of urinating
  • Reactions like rash
  • Decreased sexual desire

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

Amitop Tablets should be taken during pregnancy only after consulting a doctor. It causes withdrawal symptoms like breathing problems and irritability in babies. Please seek medical advice.

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Breast Feeding

You should avoid taking Amitop Tablets while breastfeeding. The medicine can pass the breastmilk and cause symptoms like irritability and a decrease in the respiratory rate in the baby. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

You should not drive after taking Amitop Tablets. The medicine causes drowsiness and judgment impairment, so driving or operating any machinery should be avoided

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Alcohol

You should not consume alcohol with Amitop Tablets since it increases the severity of side effects like drowsiness, aggressive behaviour, palpitations, and dizziness.

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You experience suicidal thoughts or thoughts related to self-harm.
  • You must inform your doctor about all the medicines that you take.
  • You should monitor your liver enzymes at regular intervals, as suggested by your doctor.
  • You may gain weight after taking this medicine. It is normal and can be controlled by making modifications to your lifestyle like exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.

Directions for Use

  • Take Amitop medicine as advised by your physician.
  • Take medicine on an empty stomach and at a particular time of the day.
  • Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
  • Don’t stop this medicine without consulting your physician.

Storage and disposal

Keep this medicine in the package it came in. This medication should be kept in a cool and dry place, at a temperature below 30°C. Store it as per the package or label's directions. The unused medication must be disposed of with caution. Make sure that Amitop tablet is not accessible to kids or pets.

Dosage

Overdose

If you take more than the recommended dose of Amitop Tablets, you may experience symptoms like palpitations, convulsions, drowsiness, rigidity, and loss of consciousness. You must rush to the nearby emergency room or consult a doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you missed a dose of Amitop Tablet, you should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. You should not take two doses at once.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

The active ingredient of Amitop Tablet is Amitriptyline. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It balances the various chemical substances in the brain known as neurotransmitters. It prevents the reuptake of chemical substances like norepinephrine and serotonin. Norepinephrine increases the energy levels in the body. Serotonin leads to increased satisfaction and causes an elevation in mood. It also decreases the transmission of pain from various body parts to the brain. Hence it is used to treat neuropathic pain.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Anticholinergic medicines (such as benztropine, belladonna alkaloids) increase urinary complaints and can increase the chances of dryness of the mouth.
  • MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) should not be combined with this medicine. The combination can cause severe side effects like diarrhoea and palpitations, and even death.
  • Antacids (Cimetidine) can increase the serum concentration of the medicine.
  • Antidepressants (paroxetine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine) can increase the side effects of Amitop tablets, like drowsiness and tremors.
  • Antiarrhythmic medicines (quinidine, propafenone, flecainide) can increase the chances of palpitations.
  • Antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine) can cause impairment in judgement and dizziness.
  • Analgesics (codeine) can increase sleepiness and cause changes in consciousness.
  • Anti Anxiety medicines (alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem) can increase the chances of drowsiness.
  • Anticoagulants (aspirin, clopidogrel) increase the chances of bleeding.

Interactions with food items

  • There is no known interaction between food and Amitop Tablets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Usually, Amitop takes 4-6 weeks to start working. You should not stop taking medicine even if you start feeling better within 1-2 weeks of taking medicine. Amitop calms your mind and makes you feel better about yourself and your surroundings. It helps you fight your anxiety.

Amitop Tablet takes 4-6 weeks to show optimum effect. In the initial phase of treatment, you may have suicidal thoughts or an urge to harm yourself. This may occur because of an increase in the severity of the disease or an inadequate dose of the medicine. You must immediately consult a doctor to get appropriate advice.

Yes, Amitop can cause urinary problems, especially in the elderly. Due to incomplete evacuation of urine, the person may complain of urinary tract infections. You should consult a doctor immediately.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:AMITOP

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Fulfillment Information: Amitop 25 MG Tablet (5) 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.

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