Triptolol Tablet

Composition of Triptolol Tablet

Triptolol Tablet contains Amitriptyline (10mg) + Propranolol (40mg). It belongs to the Antidepressant and Beta blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Triptolol Tablet

Migraine

Key benefits

• In Migraine Triptolol 10mg/40mg Tablet helps treat migraine by changing the way that your nerves receive pain signals. This helps you relax
• feel calm
• more energetic and also helps you concentrate better. By managing and reducing the frequency of headaches
• it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

How Triptolol Tablet works

Triptolol 10mg/40mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Amitriptyline is a is a tricyclic antidepressant. It also stops the movement of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving pain. Propranolol is a beta blocker. It also widens the blood vessels in the body for better blood flow. This is how Triptolol 10mg/40mg Tablet treats migraine.

How to take Triptolol 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. Triptolol 10mg/40mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

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 Triptolol 10mg/40mg 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. It can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Triptolol Tablet

Most side effects of Triptolol 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 Triptolol 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. Never stop this medicine suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure, worsening chest pain or a heart attack — your doctor will reduce it gradually. Tell your doctor if you have asthma or long-standing lung disease; this group can tighten the airways. If you have diabetes, be aware that this medicine can mask the early warning signs of low blood sugar, apart from sweating. Report a resting pulse that is persistently very slow, or fainting.

Do not take Triptolol 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. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma.

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. Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can slow the heart dangerously. Tell your doctor about diabetes medicines and about any asthma inhaler.

How to store Triptolol 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 Triptolol Tablet

Triptolol 10mg/40mg Tablet helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache. This medicine can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them. Do not take any other pain killer without consulting your doctor. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: a) Have your meals at the same time every day. b) Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures. c) Avoid loud music and noisy places. d) Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking. f) Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CENTAUR PHARMACEUTICALS LTD`

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antidepressant and Beta blocker