Amitop 100mg Injection vial of 2 ml Injection
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Composition Amitriptyline 100mg
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Amitop 100mg Injection Uses:
Amitrip AZ Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and night time bed wetting (enuresis) in children.. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.
Amitop 100mg Injection composition:
Amitriptyline 100mg
Interactions / Warnings:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amitop 100mg Injection
Pregnancy interaction:
Amitop 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
- It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Amitriptyline to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Amitriptyline as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
- It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Amitop 100mg Injection Side Effects:
Amitriptyline : Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Increased heart rate, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Weight gain, Difficulty in urination, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Amitop 100mg Injection :
No interaction found/established
How Amitop 100mg Injection works:
Amitrip AZ Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and treat depression. It also stops the movement of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
Faq:
Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Amitrip AZ?
Amitrip AZ may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
Q. Can the use of Amitrip AZ affect my sex life?
Yes, Amitrip AZ can affect sex life in both men and women. It may cause decreased sexual desire or you may experience discomfort during intercourse. Men may experience inability to develop or maintain an erection during sexual activity and may be unable to have an orgasm. If you notice these symptoms, do not stop taking the medicine but consult your doctor.
Q. I have been taking Amitrip AZ for depression since a week and now I feel that my life has come to end and sometimes I want to harm myself. What should I do? Is it because of the medicine?
You should immediately consult your doctor or go to the hospital. Your suicidal tendencies may have increased because of the medicine or because of your disease. This is more common in people who previously had suicidal tendencies or are young adults (less than 25 years old). Amitrip AZ takes about 2 weeks to show its effect but may take longer, however, it may differ from individual to individual. Therefore, when you start taking Amitrip AZ, you may have thoughts about killing or harming yourself.
Q. Can Amitrip AZ cause urinary problems?
Yes, Amitrip AZ can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are more than 65 years old. The patient may develop urinary tract infection or may complain of weakness. You should consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms.
Q. If my pain is not relieved, can I take more than the recommended dose?
No, Amitrip AZ should be strictly used only as prescribed by the doctor. If the dose exceeds, you may develop drowsiness, confusion, difficulty in speech, dry mouth, tiredness, difficulty in walking, fever, difficulty in breathing, blue discoloration of the skin and decreased heartbeat. Your pain may not be relieved because Amitrip AZ takes about 2 weeks to show its effect, but may take longer. The time differs from individual to individual. Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not relieved.
Q. Does Amitrip AZ cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?
Do not take Amitrip AZ during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability, rigidity, irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor drinking, loud crying, difficulty in urinating and constipation.
Q. I have been prescribed Amitrip AZ for pain. When will I start feeling better?
You may start feeling better after 2 weeks of starting Amitrip AZ. However, it may take 4-6 weeks to see full benefits of the medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Amitrip AZ when my pain is relieved?
No, do not stop taking Amitrip AZ even if the pain is relieved. Take Amitrip AZ as per your doctor’s advice. Stopping the medicine suddenly may cause unpleasant symptoms like headache, feeling unwell, sleeplessness and irritability. Consult your doctor for duration of the treatment since the dose of Amitrip AZ needs to be reduced gradually.
Amitrip AZ may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
Q. Can the use of Amitrip AZ affect my sex life?
Yes, Amitrip AZ can affect sex life in both men and women. It may cause decreased sexual desire or you may experience discomfort during intercourse. Men may experience inability to develop or maintain an erection during sexual activity and may be unable to have an orgasm. If you notice these symptoms, do not stop taking the medicine but consult your doctor.
Q. I have been taking Amitrip AZ for depression since a week and now I feel that my life has come to end and sometimes I want to harm myself. What should I do? Is it because of the medicine?
You should immediately consult your doctor or go to the hospital. Your suicidal tendencies may have increased because of the medicine or because of your disease. This is more common in people who previously had suicidal tendencies or are young adults (less than 25 years old). Amitrip AZ takes about 2 weeks to show its effect but may take longer, however, it may differ from individual to individual. Therefore, when you start taking Amitrip AZ, you may have thoughts about killing or harming yourself.
Q. Can Amitrip AZ cause urinary problems?
Yes, Amitrip AZ can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are more than 65 years old. The patient may develop urinary tract infection or may complain of weakness. You should consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms.
Q. If my pain is not relieved, can I take more than the recommended dose?
No, Amitrip AZ should be strictly used only as prescribed by the doctor. If the dose exceeds, you may develop drowsiness, confusion, difficulty in speech, dry mouth, tiredness, difficulty in walking, fever, difficulty in breathing, blue discoloration of the skin and decreased heartbeat. Your pain may not be relieved because Amitrip AZ takes about 2 weeks to show its effect, but may take longer. The time differs from individual to individual. Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not relieved.
Q. Does Amitrip AZ cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?
Do not take Amitrip AZ during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability, rigidity, irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor drinking, loud crying, difficulty in urinating and constipation.
Q. I have been prescribed Amitrip AZ for pain. When will I start feeling better?
You may start feeling better after 2 weeks of starting Amitrip AZ. However, it may take 4-6 weeks to see full benefits of the medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Amitrip AZ when my pain is relieved?
No, do not stop taking Amitrip AZ even if the pain is relieved. Take Amitrip AZ as per your doctor’s advice. Stopping the medicine suddenly may cause unpleasant symptoms like headache, feeling unwell, sleeplessness and irritability. Consult your doctor for duration of the treatment since the dose of Amitrip AZ needs to be reduced gradually.
Medicine disease interaction:
Amitop 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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