Generic Aventyl (Primox Tablets) - Product Information
Generic Aventyl (Primox tablets) is used to treat the symptoms of depression. Nortriptyline Hydrochloride is also used for the treatment of nicotine dependence as an aid to smoking cessation and may help smokers quit smoking. .
Depression is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in parts of the brain. This can affect the whole body and can cause emotional and physical symptoms such as feeling low in spirit, loss of interest in activities, being unable to enjoy life, poor appetite or overeating, disturbed sleep, often waking up early, loss of sex drive, lack of energy and feeling guilty over nothing. Generic Aventyl acts by correcting this chemical imbalance in the brain and helps relieve the symptoms of depression. Primox tablets are manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in the strengths of 25 mg.
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Name of the Drug
We supply original Primox tablets manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd..
Manufacturer of Tablets
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Website:www.sunpharma.com
Active Ingredient present in Primox Tablets
The active ingredient present in Primox tablets is Nortriptyline Hydrochloride. Each Primox tablet, for oral administration, contains Nortriptyline Hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 25 mg of Nortriptyline.
Uses of Generic Aventyl (Primox by Sun Pharma)
Primox (Nortriptyline Hydrochloride) is used for treating depression. Primox is a tricyclic antidepressant and is available in 25 mg pills. Primox is also referred to as Pamelor, Aventyl, Norpress, Allegron, Notrilen, Sensoval, and Sensival.
Nortriptyline HCl Tablets (Primox) - Dosage
The dosage of Primox tablets (Nortriptyline HCl) is given below:
For the Relief of Symptoms of Depression:
Usual Adult Dose:
25 mg 3 or 4 times daily; dosage should begin at a low level and be increased as required. Doses above 100 mg per day are not recommended.
Elderly Patients:
25 mg to 50 mg per day, in divided doses.
Adolescent Depression:
Not recommended for use in adolescent patients between 13 to 18 years of age for the treatment of depression, unless under the supervision of a specialist.
As an Aid in Smoking Cessation:
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride (Generic Aventyl) administered orally in the form of tablets. Commence dosing prior to quit date at 25 mg/day and then increase to 75 mg – 100 mg when feasible over 10 days – 5 weeks. The recommended starting time is 10 – 28 days prior to the quit date and gradually increase to achieve a maintenance dose of 75 – 100 mg/day when possible for a total of up to 12 weeks.
How to Use Generic Aventyl (Primox by Sun Pharma)
Use Primox Tablets as directed by your doctor. The normal Adult Dose is 25 mg three or four times daily.
- Primox may be taken by mouth with or without food.
- Swallow Primox whole. Do not crush or chew before swallowing.
- Continue to take Primox even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Taking Primox at the same time each day will help you to remember to take it.
If you miss a dose of Primox, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you take 1 dose daily at bedtime, do not take the missed dose the next morning.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Primox tablets.
Generic Aventyl (Primox Tablets) - Contraindications
Primox (Nortriptyline Hydrochloride tablets ) is contraindicated in the following situations:
- Patients hypersensitive to Nortriptyline Hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient present in Generic Aventyl should not be given the medication.
- Cross-sensitivity between Nortriptyline Hydrochloride and other dibenzazepines is a possibility.
- Nortriptyline is contraindicated for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis.
- Nortriptyline Hydrochloride is contraindicated during the acute recovery period after myocardial infarction.
- The concurrent use of Nortriptyline Hydrochloride or other tricyclic antidepressants with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) is contraindicated. It is advisable to discontinue the MAOI for at least 2 weeks before treatment with Nortriptyline Hydrochloride is started.
- Nortriptyline is contraindicated for the treatment of depression in patients 12 years of age and under.
Side effects of Nortriptyline HCl Tablets (Primox)
The common side effects of Nortriptyline HCl tablets (Primox) are stomach or bowel problems (e.g. nausea, diarrhoea, constipation), Dry mouth or taste change, change in appetite, Shakiness or tremor, trouble sleeping, Dizziness or light-headedness (especially on standing rapidly), Tingling or numbness of the hands or feet, Ringing or other persistent noise in the ears, and Difficulty in passing urine. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
- dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitement; headache; impotence; nausea; nightmares; pupil dilation; sensitivity to sunlight; sweating; tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss or gain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
- severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; changes in sex drive; chest pain; confusion; constipation; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; frequent or difficult urination; hallucinations; impulsive behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; jaw, neck, or muscle spasms; mental or mood changes (e.g., increased anxiety, mood swings, agitation, irritability, nervousness, restlessness); panic attacks; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; sore throat; stomach pain; suicidal thinking or behavior; swelling of the testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking or keeping your balance; twitching of the face or tongue; uncontrolled movements of arms and legs or stiffness; unusual bleeding or bruising; worsening of depression; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Warnings & Precautions
Clinical Worsening and Suicide Risk
Patients, their families, and their caregivers should always be alert to the emergence of anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), hypomania, mania, other unusual changes in behavior, worsening of depression, and suicidal ideation, especially early during antidepressant treatment and when the dose is adjusted up or down. Families and caregivers of patients should be advised to look for the emergence of such symptoms on a day-to-day basis, since changes may be abrupt. Such symptoms should be reported immediately to the patient's doctor.
Use of Nortriptyline HCl Tablets (Primox) During Pregnancy and Lactation
Safe use of Primox tablets (Nortriptyline HCl) during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Hence, when the Generic Aventyl is administered to pregnant women, nursing mothers, or women of childbearing potential, the potential benefits of the medication must be weighed against the possible hazards. Animal reproduction studies have yielded inconclusive results.
Buy Primox Tablets Online at Only $0.22 per Pill
You can buy Generic Aventyl (Primox tablets) online from Clear Sky Pharmacy. Primox 25 mg pills, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., India are supplied in a blister strip of 10 tablets. The 25 mg tablets cost only $0.22 per unit when you place an order for 300 tablets.
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