Amilift 10 mg Tablet

Composition of Amilift 10 mg Tablet

Amilift 10 mg Tablet contains Amitriptyline (10mg). It belongs to the Antidepressant class of medicines.

Uses of Amilift 10 mg Tablet

Treatment of Depression

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Depression Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing
• relieve anxiety and tension
• helps you sleep better
• and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

How Amilift 10 mg Tablet works

Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:

How to take Amilift 10 mg 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. Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause fits, dangerous heart rhythm disturbance and coma, and is particularly dangerous with the older tricyclic medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Amilift 10 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Amilift are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Amilift 10 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

These medicines take two to four weeks to begin working, and longer for the full effect. Stopping at two weeks because nothing has changed is the commonest mistake. Never stop suddenly. Abrupt withdrawal causes dizziness, electric-shock sensations, irritability and flu-like symptoms — your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Tell your doctor or go to hospital immediately if thoughts of harming yourself appear or worsen, particularly in the first weeks or after a dose change, and especially in anyone under twenty-five. Seek urgent care for agitation with fever, shivering, a racing heart, muscle twitching or confusion, particularly if more than one medicine affecting serotonin is being taken. Side effects are usually worst in the first fortnight and then settle.

Do not take Amilift if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be combined with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or started within the gap your doctor specifies after one.

Interactions with other medicines

Tramadol, triptans for migraine, linezolid, St John's wort and other antidepressants can together raise serotonin dangerously. Anti-inflammatory painkillers and blood thinners increase the bleeding risk when combined with this group.

How to store Amilift 10 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Amilift 10 mg Tablet

Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression. It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping. Do not stop taking Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants. Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life. Avoid alcohol while taking Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet. If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood. Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression. It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping. Do not stop taking Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants. Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life. Avoid alcohol while taking Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet. If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Amilift DX 12.5 mg/5 mg Tablet may affect the l

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BION THERAPEUTICS

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antidepressant