Melitracen (HCl)

Melitracen (HCl) is a tricyclic antidepressant with actions and effects similar to amitriptyline.Melitracen (HCl) is given orally in the treatment of depression. It should be withdrawn gradually to reduce the risk of withdrawl symptoms.

Brands

DEANXIT PENTOXOL-M LEANXIT

Adult Dose

Dose: 25 mg
Single Dose: 25 (25)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Gradually increased to 225 mg if necessary. Frequency may be increased upto 3 times/day if needed.

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Melitracen (HCl) is 327.90.

Contraindications

Melitracen (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Bone marrow depression,Cardiovascular disease,Cardiac disease,Pregnancy,Comatose states.

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Melitracen (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Constipation, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Weight gain.

Indications

Melitracen (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Asthenia, Depression, gastro-intestinal disorders associated with anxiety and agitation.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Melitracen (HCl) was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Warnings

Should be taken with precaution in Parkinsonism, renal, hepatic or CV disease, pregnancy, lactation, elderly, debilitated, respiratory disorders, diabetes, phaeochromocytoma, epilepsy, glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy.

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