Apo-Amitriptyline 25mg

Manufacturer

Apotex

Contents

Amitriptyline

Indication

Apo-Amitriptyline is used for treating depression. Apo-Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Tricyclic antidepressants are thought to increase the activity of certain chemicals in the brain (norepinephrine, serotonin), which help improve mood.

Instruction

Use Apo-Amitriptyline as directed by your doctor.

• Apo-Amitriptyline may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
• Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Apo-Amitriptyline.
• Apo-Amitriptyline may take up to 30 days to control symptoms of depression. Continue using Apo-Amitriptyline even if you feel well. Do not miss any dose.
• If you miss a dose of Apo-Amitriptyline, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Apo-Amitriptyline.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and non-prescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication. Avoid taking Apo-Amitriptyline with: * MAO inhibitors: Furazolidone, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Moclobemide Tranylcypromine, etc. * anti-arrhythmic medication: Propafenone, Quinidine, etc. * Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): Citalopram, Dapoxetine, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, etc. * Antipsychotics (also called neuroleptics): Fluphenazine, etc. * H2-receptor antagonists: Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, etc. Nicotine decreases blood levels of this medication. Inform your doctor if you smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking. Try not to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.