- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Apr 27, 2023
Amitone 25mg
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Product Overview
Amitriptyline Tablets belongs to a group of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants. It is used to treat depression in adults, neuropathic pain, chronic tension, migraine.
Amitone 25mg Tablet is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant. Different dosages of this medication aid in the treatment and prevention of many conditions such as depression, neuropathic pain, and migraine.
Amitone 25mg Tablet is often given before night since it might produce sleepiness. It is safe to take with or without meals. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and frequency of administration for you in order to control your symptoms. The starting dose should be gradually raised under strict supervision. This medication may not work right immediately, and it may take several weeks before you feel its full effects.
Nausea, constipation, sweating, dry mouth, tiredness, tremor, dizziness, headache, speech disturbance, accommodation disorder, palpitations, elevated heart rate, orthostatic hypotension, and nasal congestion are the most prevalent adverse effects of this medication. It can also make you angry or disoriented, and in some people, it might cause weight gain.
Uses
Depression Therapy
Neuropathic pain
Migraine Therapy
Benefits
In Depression Treatment
Amitone 25mg Tablet works by changing the balance of various neurotransmitters in the brain (such as serotonin). It improves your mood and emotions of well-being, relieves worry and stress, improves your sleep, and increases your energy level. Amitone 25mg Tablet is easily absorbed and begins working within 6 hours after being taken orally (by mouth). It is an excellent antidepressant, although it might make you sleepy. For it to be most effective, you must take it on a regular basis and should not discontinue it abruptly.
In the case of Neuropathic pain
In certain cases, Amitone 25mg Tablet can help relieve neuropathic pain caused by nerve injury. Painful diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, and spinal cord illness are examples. It works by influencing brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters. It improves your quality of life by alleviating pain.
In Migraine Treatment
Amitone 25mg Tablet works to prevent migraines by altering how your nerves perceive pain signals. It can help you carry out your everyday activities and have a better quality of life by avoiding and minimizing the frequency of headaches.
Side Effect
Constipation
Dryness of the mouth
Orthostatic hypotension (a rapid drop in blood pressure while standing)
gaining weight
abrasive behavior
Nasal congestion (clogged nose)
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Headache
Reduced libido
Nausea
Fatigue
Confusion
Tremors
Loss of accommodation
Atrioventricular block
Micturition disorders
Erectile dysfunction
Abnormal ECG
Decreased sodium level in blood
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amitone 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Amitone 25mg Tablet contains Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant. It has anticholinergic and sedative properties. It prevents the reuptake, and hence the inactivation of neurotransmitters called noradrenaline and serotonin, that are present at the nerve terminals in our brain. Reuptake prevention of these monoamine neurotransmitters potentiate their action in the brain. This appears to be associated with the antidepressant activity and helps in regulating the mood. It also stops the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Amitone 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Safety Advice for Amitone 25mg
Pregnancy
Using Amitone 25mg Tablet during pregnancy may be hazardous. Although there have been few human research, animal studies have revealed detrimental consequences on the growing fetus. Before prescribing it to you, your doctor will consider the advantages as well as any possible hazards. Please visit your physician.
Driving
Amitone 25mg Tablet may have negative effects that impair your ability to drive. Amitone 25mg Tablet may cause dizziness and impair your ability to drive.
Alcohol
It is not safe to drink alcohol when taking Amitone 25mg Tablet.
Liver
Amitone 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amitone 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Amitone 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE AMITONE TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Amitone 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Can I discontinue taking Amitone 25mg Tablet after my pain has subsided?
Can I discontinue taking Amitone 25mg Tablet after my pain has subsided? No, even if the discomfort has subsided, do not stop taking Amitone 25mg Tablet. You should take Amitone 25mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping the medication abruptly may result in unpleasant symptoms such as headache, feeling ill, insomnia, and irritability. Consult your doctor about the duration of therapy, since the dose of Amitone 25mg Tablet must be progressively lowered.
Can Amitone 25mg Tablet cause urinary problems?
Yes, Amitone 25mg Tablet can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are more than 65 years old. The patient may face difficulty in passing urine which can further lead to a urinary tract infection. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop these symptoms.