Details
Amitriptylin ZN Indications
Endogenous depression, especially anxiety and depression.
Contraindications
Hypersensivity to amitriptyline or any components of in preparation. Glaucoma, hypertrophy of the prostate, bladder atony.
Recently moved infarkt miokarda. Any kind of block or cardiac arrhythmias, and coronary arteries nedostatnist.
Concomitant treatment with the use of IMAO or use within two weeks after cessation of treatment IMAO.
Dosage & Administration
In severe depression treatment can begin with parenteral drug - intramuscularly or intravenously slowly - adults in doses of 25-40 mg 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment - 3-12 injections. Then advisable to prescribe amitriptyline hydrochloride internally in the form of tablets.
Elderly patients - drug is prescribed in smaller doses.
Reduced liver function moderate degree: Selection cautious recommended dose and, if possible, determine the content of drug in the blood serum.