Tryptanol tablets 25 mg for depression (antidepressant)

What are Tryptanol tablets 25 mg for depression (antidepressant, amitriptyline)?

The active component found in Tryptanol tablets is amitriptyline hydrochloride, classified as a tricyclic antidepressant. It functions by inhibiting serotonin transporter proteins in the brain and noradrenaline. Occasionally, amitriptyline may be referred to as amitryptyline, amitryptiline, or amitriptiline. Numerous studies have demonstrated the superior efficacy of Tryptanol tablets compared to other antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder. Amitriptyline's primary metabolite is nortriptyline, which also serves as a blocker of noradrenaline transporter proteins, thereby enhancing its antidepressant properties.

Tryptanol tablets are versatile and can be employed in the management of anxiety disorders and major depression. They also exhibit the ability to reduce nocturnal urination, making them a potential treatment for bedwetting. Additionally, Tryptanol tablets can be utilized to prevent migraines and alleviate neuropathic pain conditions, including postherpetic neuralgia and fibromyalgia.

Active principles: amitriptyline hydrochloride

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Toyama, Japan

Indications:

• major depressive disorder,
• anxiety and other depressive states,
• nocturnal enuresis,
• peripheral neuropathic pain,
• prevention of migraines.

How to take

Depression/depressive state: adults should take 30-75 mg of the active principle a day as the initial dose, then the dosage will be briefly increased up to 150 mg a day. The medicine should be taken in divided doses. In rare case, the dosage can be increased up to 300 mg.

Bedwetting: take 10-30 mg of the active principle at a time, once a day before bedtime.

Peripheral neuropathic pain: adults should take 10 mg of the active principle a day as the initial dose, then the dosage should be adjusted according to your age and symptoms. The maximum daily dosage of 150 mg should not be exceeded.

Your doctor may adjust the dosage depending on your age, disease and symptoms. Note that each tablet contains 25 mg of active principle.

Contraindications: do not use for patients suffering from angle-closure glaucoma,  myocardial infarction or urinary retention (prostatic disease, etc.). Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Important information

This medication should not be taken with alcohol. 

Avoid any food or supplement containing Saint John's wort while taking this medicine. 

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery while taking the medication.

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.