Amitop 100 MG Injection

Amitop 100 MG Injection is a tricyclic antidepressant used for the treatment of depression and related symptoms. It controls certain brain chemicals that are not balanced in patients who suffer from mental illness and depression.

Amitop 100 MG Injection should be taken only after you ask your doctor more information regarding how it works and how the drug should be taken. The drug should not be used if you have suffered a heart attack recently.

You should use Amitop 100 MG Injection as per instructions on the prescription and guide that comes with the drug. Take the exact dose that has been prescribed to you. It is advised that Amitop 100 MG Injection should not be stopped suddenly, as it can cause certain withdrawal symptoms. The drug should be stored at room temperature and kept safe from light, heat as well as moisture.

All medications cause some or the other side effects, which gradually go away. In case Amitop 100 MG Injection, the side effects you may experience are diarrhea or constipation, nausea and vomiting, bad taste and pain in the mouth, changes in appetite as well as weight, rashes and swelling of the breasts. You can also experience some severe side effects like strange behavioral changes and thoughts, a feeling that you may pass out, pain or pressure build-up in the chest, irregular heartbeat, hallucinations and confusion in general, severe case of constipation and bruising. In case of any of these severe symptoms get in touch with a doctor as soon as possible.

• Depression

• Migraine Prevention

• Bedwetting

• Allergy

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

• Cisapride

• heart attack

• Headache

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Constipation

• Blurred Vision

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Unexpected Weight Gain Or Loss

• Chest Pain

• Shortness Of Breath

• Weakness In One Side Of The Body

• Slurred Speech

• Seizures

• Decreased Sexual Urge

• Unusual Bleeding

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this injection lasts for a duration of 24 hours after administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The top effect of this injection is usually observed in 12 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should not be used by pregnant women. You are advised to consult your doctor before taking this injection.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

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

• 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. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.

The exact mechanism of action for Amitop 100 MG Injection 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.

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

  Limit the use of alcohol while taking this injection. Symptoms such as sleepiness, excessive sweating, muscle stiffness and change in pulse should be monitored.

• 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 Amitop 100 MG Injection.

  Linezolid

  Report the use of Amitop 100 MG Injection 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 Amitop 100 MG Injection 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 Amitop 100 MG Injection 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

  Amitop 100 MG Injection should not be used by those who suffer from heart disease or recently suffered a heart attack.

  Pheochromocytoma

  Amitop 100 MG Injection should not be used in people suffering from Pheochromocytoma.

  Seizure Disorders

  Amitop 100 MG Injection should not be used patients having a seizure disorder. Using this injection causes more frequent and severe episodes of seizures.

  Diabetes

  Amitop 100 MG Injection should not be used if you have diabetes.

  Glaucoma

  Amitop 100 MG Injection should be avoided if you have glaucoma.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Amitop 100 MG Injection?

  Ans : Amitriptyline is a medication which has Amitriptyline as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by transforming certain chemical levels in the brain. Amitriptyline is also used to avoid depression and migraine attack symptoms. Amitriptyline is used to treat conditions such as sadness, sleeplessness, irritability and headache.

• Ques : What are the uses of Amitop 100 MG Injection?

  Ans : Amitriptyline is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like depression and migraine attack. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like sadness, sleeplessness, irritability and headache. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Amitriptyline to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Amitop 100 MG Injection?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Amitriptyline. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include constipation, diarrhea, blurred vision, breath shortness and seizures. Apart from these, using Amitriptyline may further lead to weakness, headache, vomiting, swollen facial features and reduced sexual urge. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Amitop 100 MG Injection?

  Ans : Amitriptyline should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Amitriptyline. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.