Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called ‘tricyclic antidepressants’ used to treat depression, neuropathic pain, chronic tension-type headache, and migraine in adults. Additionally, Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s is also used to treat bedwetting at night in children aged 6 years and above. Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person’s daily life described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger.
Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s contains Amitriptyline that works by affecting certain chemical messengers (serotonin, norepinephrine) in the brain which communicate between brain cells, thereby helping in the regulation of mood and preventing depression. Besides this, Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s also the transmission of pain signals, thereby provides relief from neuropathic pain.
You are advised to take Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as sleepiness, drowsiness, headache, irregular heartbeat, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, weight gain, slurred or slow speech, and congested nose. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s causes drowsiness, sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s can be given to children over 6years if prescribed by the doctor for bedwetting. Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s should not be given to children for treating depression or neuropathic pain. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Medicinal Benefits
Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s is used to treat depression, neuropathic pain, chronic tension-type headache, and migraine in adults. Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s is also used to treat bedwetting at night in children aged 6 years and above. Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s works by affecting certain chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain which communicate between brain cells, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. Amitop-10 Tablet 10’s prevents the transmission of pain signals, thereby provides relief from neuropathic pain.
Directions for Use
Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AMITOP TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
HOW TO USE AMITOP TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amitop 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW AMITOP TABLET WORKS
Amitop 10 Tablet contains Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant. It has anticholinergic and sedative properties. It prevents the reuptake, and hence the inactivation of neurotransmitters called noradrenaline and serotonin, that are present at the nerve terminals in our brain. Reuptake prevention of these monoamine neurotransmitters potentiate their action in the brain. This appears to be associated with the antidepressant activity and helps in regulating the mood. It also stops the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
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