Nortriptyline (HCl)

Overview

Categories

• 24 Psychotherapeutic drugs
  • 24.2 Drugs used in mood disorders
  • 24.2.1 Drugs used in depression

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is primarily indicated in conditions like Arabinoflavinosis, Vitamin deficiency, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Migraine prophylaxis.

Pharmacokinetics

Oral absorption of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is found to be 60.5% ±9.5. Plasma protien binding is 60 %. and metabolism is reported Hepatic. Renal Excretion accounts for unchanged and plasma half life is 1 hr.

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Nortriptyline (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
75 to 100 mg	88 (87.5)	As recommended.	PO	upto 150 mg/day . Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
10 to 35 mg/kg	22 (22.5)	24 hourly	Ooral	30 min before bed time .Not recommended under 6 yrs. of children
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
				Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Nortriptyline (HCl)

Manufacturers of Nortriptyline (HCl) in Pakistan

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