This medication is used for treating depression.
nortriptyline
This medication is indicated in patients with depression.
Contradications
Ths medication is contraindicated in patients with heart block, arrythmias (abnormal rhythm of heartbeat), recent Myocardial infarction (heart attack), severe liver impairment, porphyria (liver disorders).
Side effects
Dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, fatigue, neurological effects, GI upset, weight gain, hot flushes, hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (high blood pressure), heart block, allergic skin reactions, taste disturbance, hepatits, changes in sugar levels, blood disease, bone depression, headache, tremor, mydriasis (dilation of pupil), disturbance of libido and potency.
Expert Advice
Indication:
This medication is indicated in patients with depression.
Pregnancy:
Positive evidence of risk. Use only when no safer alternate is available. Consult your healthare provider before using this medicine.
Lactation:
Caution is advised. Consult your doctor before using this medication.
Precautions:
Epilepsy (seizures), hyperthyroidism (overactivity of thyroid gland), glaucoma (pressure in the eye), diabetes, prostatic hypertrophy (prostrate gland enlargement), cardiac vascular disease, suicidal tendencies, anaesthesia, withdraw gradually. Elderly.
Contraindications:
Ths medication is contraindicated in patients with heart block, arrythmias (abnormal rhythm of heartbeat), recent Myocardial infarction (heart attack), severe liver impairment, porphyria (liver disorders).
Adverse effects:
Dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, fatigue, neurological effects, GI upset, weight gain, hot flushes, hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (high blood pressure), heart block, allergic skin reactions, taste disturbance, hepatits, changes in sugar levels, blood disease, bone depression, headache, tremor, mydriasis (dilation of pupil), disturbance of libido and potency.
FAQs
Indications:
Storage:
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Do not flush medicines down the toilet. Read the storage guidance instructions provided with the medicine for further guidance.
Side Effects:
The patients administered with this medicine may experience blurred vision, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances, weigh gain, taste disturbances, mental disturbances, increased heart rate, abnormal heart function, blood disorders, bone marrow depression, hypotension (low blood pressure), stroke, changes I sugar levels, and libido disturbances.
Effects on pregnancy and lactation:
Please only use this medicine during pregnancy when no safer alternate is available. However, please consult your doctor before use. The effects in nursing females are undetermined; therefore, caution is advised.
Will this medicine help lessen depression?
This medicine is most likely to help lessen depression. But in some cases (for example, severe depression) it is best to seek out professional help.
Administration:
This medicine is mostly taken orally (through the mouth). The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Precautions:
The patients with epilepsy (characterized by convulsions), hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid gland activity), glaucoma (increased pressure in eye), psychosis (mental disturbances), diabetes, prostatic hypertrophy (prostate abnormality), heart impairment, suicidal tendencies, receiving electroconvulsive therapy, and elderly should be cautious.
Contraindications:
The patients with heart and hepatic (liver) impairment, history of recent myocardial infarction, severe mental disturbances, and porphyria (liver disorders causing increased sun sensitivity).
