 |
drug-information.ru |
|Norpramin Norpramin |
| Drugs search, click the first letter of a drug name: | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 Home NorpraminGeneric name: Desipramine hydrochloride Why is Norpramin prescribed?Norpramin is used in the treatment of depression. It is one of a family of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Drugs in this class are thought to work by affecting the levels of the brain"s natural chemical messengers (called neurotransmitters), and adjusting the brain"s response to them. Norpramin has also been used to treat bulimia and attention deficit disorders, and to help with cocaine withdrawal. Most important fact about NorpraminSerious, sometimes fatal, reactions have been known to occur when drugs such as Norpramin are taken with another type of antidepressant called an MAO inhibitor. Drugs in this category include Nardil and Parnate. Do not take Norpramin within two weeks of taking one of these drugs. Make sure your doctor and pharmacist know of all the medications you are taking. How should you take Norpramin?Norpramin should be taken exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking Norpramin if you feel no immediate effect. It can take up to 2 or 3 weeks for improvement to begin. Norpramin can cause dry mouth. Sucking hard candy or chewing gum can help this problem. --If you miss a dose... If you take several doses per day, take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember, then take any remaining doses for the day at evenly spaced intervals. If you take Norpramin once a day at bedtime and don"t remember until morning, skip the missed dose. Never try to "catch up" by doubling the dose. --Storage instructions... Norpramin can be stored at room temperature. Protect it from excessive heat. What side effects may occur?Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Norpramin.
Why should Norpramin not be prescribed?Norpramin should not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to it, or if you have had a recent heart attack. People who take antidepressant drugs known as MAO inhibitors (including Nardil and Parnate) should not take Norpramin. Special warnings about NorpraminIn clinical studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents with depression and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of Norpramin or any other antidepressant in a child or adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Norpramin has not been studied in children. Additionally, the progression of major depression is associated with a worsening of symptoms and/or the emergence of suicidal thinking or behavior in both adults and children, whether or not they are taking antidepressants. Individuals being treated with Norpramin and their caregivers should watch for any change in symptoms or any new symptoms that appear suddenly--especially agitation, anxiety, hostility, panic, restlessness, extreme hyperactivity, and suicidal thinking or behavior--and report them to the doctor immediately. Be especially observant at the beginning of treatment or whenever there is a change in dose. Before using Norpramin, tell your doctor if you have heart or thyroid disease, a seizure disorder, a history of being unable to urinate, or glaucoma. Nausea, headache, and uneasiness can result if you suddenly stop taking Norpramin. Consult your doctor and follow instructions closely when discontinuing Norpramin. This drug may impair your ability to drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery. Do not participate in any activities that require full alertness if you are unsure about your ability. Norpramin may increase your skin"s sensitivity to sunlight. Overexposure could cause rash, itching, redness, or sunburn. Avoid direct sunlight or wear protective clothing. If you are planning to have elective surgery, make sure that your doctor is aware that you are taking Norpramin. It should be discontinued as soon as possible prior to surgery. Tell your doctor if you develop a fever and sore throat while you are taking Norpramin. He may want to do some blood tests. Possible food and drug interactions when taking NorpraminPeople who take antidepressant drugs known as MAO inhibitors (including Nardil and Parnate) should not take Norpramin. If Norpramin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Norpramin with the following: Extreme drowsiness and other potentially serious effects can result if Norpramin is combined with alcohol or other depressants, including narcotic painkillers such as Percocet and Demerol, sleeping medications such as Halcion and Nembutal, and tranquilizers such as Valium and Xanax. Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeedingPregnant women or mothers who are nursing an infant should use Norpramin only when the potential benefits clearly outweigh the potential risks. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Recommended dosageYour doctor will tailor the dose to your individual needs. ADULTS The usual dose ranges from 100 to 200 milligrams per day, taken in 1 dose or divided into smaller doses. If needed, dosages may gradually be increased to 300 milligrams a day. Dosages above 300 milligrams per day are not recommended. CHILDREN Norpramin is not recommended for children. OLDER ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS The usual dose ranges from 25 to 100 milligrams per day. If needed, dosages may gradually be increased to 150 milligrams a day. Doses above 150 milligrams per day are not recommended. OverdosageAny medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. An overdosage of Norpramin can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.
Where can I get more information about Norpramin Norpramin ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for Norpramin Norpramin borpramin norpramin, morpramin norpramin, jorpramin norpramin, horpramin norpramin, nirpramin norpramin, nkrpramin norpramin, nlrpramin norpramin, nprpramin norpramin, n0rpramin norpramin, n9rpramin norpramin, noepramin norpramin, nodpramin norpramin, nofpramin norpramin, notpramin norpramin, no5pramin norpramin, no4pramin norpramin, nororamin norpramin, norlramin norpramin, nor-ramin norpramin, nor0ramin norpramin, norpeamin norpramin, norpdamin norpramin, norpfamin norpramin, norptamin norpramin, norp5amin norpramin, norp4amin norpramin, norprzmin norpramin, norprsmin norpramin, norprwmin norpramin, norprqmin norpramin, norpranin norpramin, norprakin norpramin, norprajin norpramin, norpramun norpramin, norpramjn norpramin, norpramkn norpramin, norpramon norpramin, norpram9n norpramin, norpram8n norpramin, norpramib norpramin, norpramim norpramin, norpramij norpramin, norpramih norpramin, norpramin borpramin, norpramin morpramin, norpramin jorpramin, norpramin horpramin, norpramin nirpramin, norpramin nkrpramin, norpramin nlrpramin, norpramin nprpramin, norpramin n0rpramin, norpramin n9rpramin, norpramin noepramin, norpramin nodpramin, norpramin nofpramin, norpramin notpramin, norpramin no5pramin, norpramin no4pramin, norpramin nororamin, norpramin norlramin, norpramin nor-ramin, norpramin nor0ramin, norpramin norpeamin, norpramin norpdamin, norpramin norpfamin, norpramin norptamin, norpramin norp5amin, norpramin norp4amin, norpramin norprzmin, norpramin norprsmin, norpramin norprwmin, norpramin norprqmin, norpramin norpranin, norpramin norprakin, norpramin norprajin, norpramin norpramun, norpramin norpramjn, norpramin norpramkn, norpramin norpramon, norpramin norpram9n, norpramin norpram8n, norpramin norpramib, norpramin norpramim, norpramin norpramij, norpramin norpramih, orpramin norpramin, nrpramin norpramin, nopramin norpramin, norramin norpramin, norpamin norpramin, norprmin norpramin, norprain norpramin, norpramn norpramin, norprami norpramin, norpramin norpramin, norpramin norpramin, norpramin orpramin, norpramin nrpramin, norpramin nopramin, norpramin norramin, norpramin norpamin, norpramin norprmin, norpramin norprain, norpramin norpramn, norpramin norprami, onrpramin norpramin, nropramin norpramin, noprramin norpramin, norrpamin norpramin, norparmin norpramin, norprmain norpramin, norpraimn norpramin, norpramni norpramin, norprami n norpramin, norpramin norpramin, norpramin n orpramin, norpramin onrpramin, norpramin nropramin, norpramin noprramin, norpramin norrpamin, norpramin norparmin, norpramin norprmain, norpramin norpraimn, norpramin norpramni, nnorpramin norpramin, noorpramin norpramin, norrpramin norpramin, norppramin norpramin, norprramin norpramin, norpraamin norpramin, norprammin norpramin, norpramiin norpramin, norpraminn norpramin, norpramin norpramin, norpramin norpramin, norpramin nnorpramin, norpramin noorpramin, norpramin norrpramin, norpramin norppramin, norpramin norprramin, norpramin norpraamin, norpramin norprammin, norpramin norpramiin, norpramin norpraminn, etc.
|