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Amitriptyline. Interactions. Uses. Preparations

Posted By Kelly On Saturday, July 17th 2010   under:  Antidepressants   Tags:    
Interactions Interactions involving tricyclic antidepressants often result from additive toxicity or from altered metabolism of one drug by the other. Drugs that inhibit or induce the cytochrome P450 isoenzyme CYP2D6 may affect tricyclic metabolism and produce marked alterations in plasma concentrations. Adverse effects may be enhanced by antimuscarinic drugs or CNS depressants, including alcohol. Barbiturates and other enzyme inducers such as rifampicin and some antiepileptics can increase the metabolism of tricyclic ... Read More

Amitriptyline

Posted By Kelly On Saturday, July 17th 2010   under:  Antidepressants   Tags:    
Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, rINN) Synonyms: Amitriptilina; Amitriptyliini; Amitriptylin; Amitriptylinum BAN: Amitriptyline INN: Amitriptyline INN: Amitriptilina INN: Amitriptyline INN: Amitriptylinum INN: Амитриптилин Chemical name: 3-(10,11-Dihydro-5H-dibenzocyclohepten-5-ylidene)propyldimethylamine; 10,11-Dihydro-N,N-dimethyl-5H-dibenzocycloheptene-Δ5,γ-propylamine Molecular formula: C20H23N =277.4 CAS: 50-48-6 ATC code: N06AA09 Read code: y03y0 Amitriptyline Embonate (British Approved Name Modified, rINNM) Drug Nomenclature BAN: Amitriptyline Embonate INN: Amitriptyline Embonate INN: Embonato de amitriptilina INN: Amitriptyline, Embonate d' INN: Amitriptylini Embonas INN: Амитриптилина Ембонат Molecular formula: (C20H23N)2,C23H16O6 =943.2 CAS: 17086-03-2 Pharmacopoeias. In British. British Pharmacopoeia 2008 (Amitriptyline Embonate). A ... Read More

Suicide Attempt

Posted By Kelly On Saturday, April 17th 2010   under:  Question - Answer   Tags: , , , , , ,    
Question. Last month I attempted suicide. I still feel that my family would be better off without me, that there is no future for me, that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, and I'm utterly exhausted. There is no more fight within me. I am currently on Zoloft and Valium. I have taken Prozac, Elavil, Pamelor and Doxipan. I am also in outpatient counseling, which helps ... Read More

Meds for Depression and Anxiety

Posted By Kelly On Monday, January 11th 2010   under:  Question - Answer   Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,    
Question. Do you have a list of drugs for depression, and non-addictive medications for anxiety? Tricyclics of the older vintage would be helpful. Answer. I am providing you with a list of commonly used antidepressants, as well as their usual doses: Maintenance Dosage and Tablet Size for Non-MAOI Antidepressants Antidepressant Tablet/capsule sizes Usual daily adult dose Amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep) 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 mg 75-250 mg Amoxapine (Asendin) 25,50, 100, 150 mg 200-300 mg Bupropion (Wellbutrin) 75, 100 ... Read More
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