Melitracen (HCl)
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Melitracen (HCl) is a tricyclic antidepressant with actions and effects similar to amitriptyline. Melitracen (HCl) is given orally in the treatment of depression. It should be withdrawn gradually to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms.
Indications
Melitracen (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Asthenia, Depression, gastro-intestinal disorders associated with anxiety and agitation.
Contraindications
Melitracen (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Bone marrow depression, Cardiovascular disease, Pregnancy, Comatose states.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Melitracen (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Constipation, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Weight gain.
Warnings
Should be taken with precaution in Parkinsonism, renal, hepatic or CV disease, pregnancy, lactation, elderly, debilitated, respiratory disorders, diabetes, pheochromocytoma, epilepsy, glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
25 mg (25 (25)) 12 hourly PO — Gradually increased to 225 mg if necessary. Frequency may be increased upto 3 times/day if needed.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Melitracen (HCl) was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.