Indications |
Oral Depression Adult: Initially, 25 mg bid-tid, gradually increased to 225 mg daily if necessary. Elderly: Initially, 25 mg daily. |
Contraindications |
Preexisting CV insufficiency; severe liver disease; children; overactive patients. |
Warnings / Precautions |
Urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy, untreated angle-closure glaucoma, pheochromocytoma; history of epilepsy; CV disease; impaired liver function; diabetes; risk of suicide; may precipitate mania or psychotic symptoms when used for CNS disorders; withdraw gradually; may impair ability to operate machinery. Pregnancy and lactation. Elderly. |
Adverse Reactions |
Restlessness, insomnia, anticholinergic effects, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, GI upset, testicular enlargement, impotence. Withdrawal symptoms. |
Drug Interactions |
Additive toxicity with antimuscarinics, CNS depressants. Response to TCA may be accelerated with thyroid hormones; pressor effects of sympathomimetics may be enhanced; risk of serotonin syndrome when taken with other antidepressants. Antidiabetic dosage may need to be adjusted. See Below for More melitracen Drug Interactions |
Mechanism of Actions |
Melitracen is a TCA with anxiolytic properties. |
ATC Classification |
N06AA14 - melitracen ; Belongs to the class of non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression. |
Available As |
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Melitracen
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