Protriptyline Hcl (Protriptyline Hcl)
Overview of Protriptyline Hcl
Protriptyline Hcl is a tricyclic antidepressant, closely related to imipramine. Protriptyline Hcl is used to treat depression associated with withdrawal and lack of energy.
Indication of Protriptyline Hcl
Protriptyline Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Depression.
Contraindication of Protriptyline Hcl
Protriptyline (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiac arrhythmia,Myocardial infarction,Heart block.
Side Effects of Protriptyline Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Protriptyline (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Ataxia, Confusion, Drowsiness, Peripheral neuropathy, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Numbness, Paresthesia, Dizziness, Disorientation, Nightmares, Fatigue.,Protriptyline (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Mania, Worsening of psychosis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Protriptyline (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Protriptyline (HCl) include Tachycardia, Coma, Drowsiness, Fever, Stupor.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Protriptyline (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Constipation, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Urinary retensionX, Mydriasis, Hyperhidrosis.
Precautions of Protriptyline Hcl
Protriptyline should be used with caution (if it contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may produce allergic reaction (including bronchial asthma). Monitor ECG before initiating large doses. Avoid concurrent administration with electric shock therapy because may increase the hazards of therapy. Perform periodic leukocytes (white blood cells) counts and liver function tests. Photosensitization may occur so caution patients to take protective measures, sunscreens e.t.c.against exposure to UV light or sun light.