AMYLINE 25mg Tablet 100s works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for AMYLINE 25mg Tablet 100s

Headache

Nausea and Vomiting

Constipation or diarrhea

Blurred vision

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Unexpected weight gain or loss

Chest pain and discomfort severe

Shortness of bWeakness in one side of the bodyreath severe

Weakness in one side of the body severe

Slurred speech severe

Seizures severe

Decreased sexual urge severe

Unusual bleeding severe

Uses of AMYLINE 25mg Tablet 100s
What is it prescribed for?

Migraine Prevention
AMYLINE 25mg Tablet 100s is also used to prevent the onset of migraine headaches in some patients.

Bed wetting
This medicine may sometimes be used to treat a condition in children characterized by bed wetting while sleeping.

Neuropathic pain
This medicine is sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain in adult patients. This pain may be caused by nerve damage or chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Depression
AMYLINE 25mg Tablet 100s is used to relieve symptoms of depression. These symptoms may include sadness, loss of interest, irritability and sleeplessness.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
AMYLINE 25mg Tablet 100s is used to relieve symptoms of depression. These symptoms may include sadness, loss of interest, irritability and sleeplessness.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4-7 weeks after onset of action.

Safe with Alchohol?
You should restrict or minimize the use of alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms like sleepiness, excessive sweating, muscle stiffness and change in pulse should be reported to the doctor on priority.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine should be used by pregnant women only when the benefits outweigh the risk associated with usage. This medicine can cause harmful effects on fetus. Hence, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine should not be used by women who are breastfeeding. If it is absolutely necessary to take this medicine then you should stop breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to it or any other component of the medicine.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
This medicine is not recommended to use if you have taken Monoamine oxidase inhibitors within 14 days.

Cisapride
This medicine is not recommended for use along with Cisapride due to an increased risk of side effects on heart and blood vessels.

Heart attack
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is recovering from a recent heart attack.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine should be used by pregnant women only when the benefits outweigh the risk associated with usage. This medicine can cause harmful effects on fetus. Hence, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine should not be used by women who are breastfeeding. If it is absolutely necessary to take this medicine then you should stop breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings

Sedation
Use of this medicine can cause moderate to severe sedation and impairment of physical abilities. You should avoid work that requires a high level of mental alertness while using this medicine.

Hypotension
This medicine should be used with the caution due to the risk of sudden fall in blood pressure.

Liver disease
This medicine should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired liver functioning. Report all such conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired kidney function. Report all such conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Bipolar disorder
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from bipolar disorder. Symptoms of mania and depression can worsen upon usage of this medicine. Consult your doctor and report the incidence of bipolar depression or mania before receiving this medicine.

Suicidal tendencies
Use of this medicine is reported to provoke suicidal thoughts and increased suicidal tendencies, especially in young patients. Report any such incidence to the doctor so that counseling and monitoring of progress can be performed at regular intervals.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia
This medicine should be used with caution if you have an enlarged prostate gland. The symptoms might worsen after using this medicine.

Withdrawal symptoms
The use of this medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. You may experience withdrawal symptoms especially if you have been using a high dose for a long duration. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other medicine
This medicine is known to interact with many other medicines. Report the use of all the medicines including supplements and herbs to the doctor before starting to taking this medicine.

Surgery
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are planning to undergo a surgery in near future. Consult your doctor in this regard so that it can be discontinued properly.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

Overdose
Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Cisapride severe

Clozapine severe

Fluoxetine severe

Linezolid severe

Ondansetron severe

Selegeline severe

Phenylephrine severe

Disease interactions

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This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart disease like heart failure, stroke, heart block etc. A fall in blood pressure, changes in the pulse, dizziness and other associated complications should be reported to the doctor. It is advised to not take this medicine if the patient has recently suffered a heart attack.

severesevere
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from Pheochromocytoma, the risk of severe to fatal change in blood pressure is very high. Suitable dose adjustment and clinical monitoring of the symptoms is recommended in such cases.

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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution if you have diabetes as the risk of changes in blood sugar levels are very high. You should get your blood sugar levels checked more frequently while using this medicine.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution if you have glaucoma. Use of this medicine can worsen the symptoms of both closed and open-angle glaucoma.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the labeled instructions while taking this medicine. Ensure that the right quantity of medicine is consumed for the prescribed duration only. Initial use may worsen the symptoms of depression and it may take up to 20-30 days for any improvement to happen. Usage should not be stopped abruptly.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

References

webmd.com –
Amitriptyline [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8611/amitriptyline-oral/details
[cited 7/7/2020].