Amnurite 5 mg/1500 mcg Tablet

This is a combination medication which has Amitriptyline and Methylcobalamin as active ingredients. Prescribed for the treatment of depression and its symptoms, this tablet acts as a tricyclic antidepressant. It controls brain chemicals that are unbalanced in patients who suffer from mental illness and depression.

Before you start using this medication ask your doctor more information about how it works and how the drug should be taken. The drug should not be used if you have suffered a heart attack recently.

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• Allergy

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• Hypersensitivity

• Constipation

• Drowsiness

• Dryness In Mouth

• Weight Gain

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Blurred Vision

• Increased Heart Rate

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 4-7 weeks after onset of action. However, it is subject to variation based on a patient's response to this medication after administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within 3-6 weeks of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be used by pregnant women only when the benefits outweigh the risk associated with usage. This medication can cause harmful effects on the fetus. Hence, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication should not be used by women who are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

The exact mechanism of action for this medication is not established. However, it is believed to act by preventing the reuptake of neurotransmitters namely norepinephrine and serotonin. These chemicals are imbalanced in people with depression. Methylcobalamin acts as a cofactor for enzyme methionine synthase, which transfers methyl groups for the regeneration of methionine from homocysteine. In anemia, it increases blood cell production by promoting nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow and by promoting maturation and division of erythrocytes.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  You should restrict or minimize the use of alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms like sleepiness, excessive sweating, muscle stiffness and change in pulse should be reported to the doctor on priority.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Cisapride

  Report the use of either of the medicines to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and clinical safety monitoring while taking these medicines together. Any heart-related complications like palpitation, change in pulse rate, dizziness and excessive sweating should be reported immediately.

  Clozapine

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor as the risk of adverse effects on the heart is very high if these medicines are administered together. You may require a dose adjustment and clinical safety monitoring while taking them together. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine that does not interact with Clozapine.

  Fluoxetine

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. The risk of adverse effects like sleepiness, dry mouth, vision disturbances, confusion, etc is very high while these medicines are administered together. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine that does not interact with this medication.

  Linezolid

  Report the use of this medication to the doctor before receiving Linezolid. The risk of adverse effects like confusion, hallucinations, convulsions and coma are very high if these medicines are administered together. Your doctor may ask you to stop the use of this medication before the use of Linezolid.

  Ondansetron

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. The risk of adverse effects on the heart is very high while these medicines are administered together. Suitable dose adjustment and clinical safety monitoring may be required in such cases.

  Selegeline

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. The risk of adverse effects is very high if these medicines are administered together. You should wait for 14 days after stopping Selegeline and then start using this medication and vice versa. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like hallucination, convulsions, changes in blood pressure, etc.

  Phenylephrine

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring of blood pressure when these medicines are administered together. It is advised to not use these medicines together except when they are very urgently required.

• Interaction with Disease

  Heart Diseases

  This medication should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart disease like heart failure, stroke, heart block etc. A fall in blood pressure, change in pulse, dizziness and other associated complications should be reported to the doctor. It is advised to not take this medicine if the patient has recently suffered a heart attack.

  Pheochromocytoma

  This medication should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from Pheochromocytoma, the risk of severe to fatal change in blood pressure is very high. Suitable dose adjustment and clinical monitoring of the symptoms is recommended in such cases.

  Seizure Disorders

  This medication should be used with caution in patients having a seizure disorder. Seizures may be caused due to a disease, some other medicine, head injury in the past, etc. Using this medicine can cause more frequent and severe episodes of seizures.

  Diabetes

  This medication should be used with caution if you have diabetes as the risk of changes in blood sugar levels are very high. You should get your blood sugar levels checked more frequently while using this medicine.

  Glaucoma

  This medication should be used with caution if you have glaucoma. Use of this medicine can worsen the symptoms of both closed and open-angle glaucoma.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Amnurite 5 mg/1500 mcg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Amitriptyline and Mecobalamin as active ingredients present. It performs its action by increasing the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

• Ques : What are the uses of Amnurite 5 mg/1500 mcg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like depression, leg pain, pain in extremities, low hemoglobin, loss of sensation, and decreased muscle mass.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Amnurite 5 mg/1500 mcg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include constipation, arrhythmias, stroke, numbness, heart block, drowsiness, myocardial infarction, and suicidal behavior.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Amnurite 5 mg/1500 mcg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.