NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE capsule

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 00FN6IH15D) (NORTRIPTYLINE - UNII:BL03SY4LXB)

Available from:

Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.

INN (International Name):

NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition:

NORTRIPTYLINE 10 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Nortriptyline hydrochloride, USP is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depressions are more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with nortriptyline hydrochloride or within 14 days of stopping treatment with nortriptyline hydrochloride is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. The use of nortriptyline hydrochloride within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated (see  W ARNINGS   and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Starting nortriptyline hydrochloride in a patient who is being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome (see WARNINGS   and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Hypersensitivity to Tricyclic Antide

Product summary:

Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsules USP (equivalent to 10 mg nortriptyline) are #3, opaque deep green and opaque white capsules imprinted NORTRIPTYLINE and DAN 10 mg supplied in bottles of 100 and 500. Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsules USP (equivalent to 25 mg nortriptyline) are #1, opaque deep green and opaque white capsules imprinted NORTRIPTYLINE and DAN 25 mg supplied in bottles of 100, 500 and 1000. Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsules USP (equivalent to 50 mg nortriptyline) are #1, opaque white capsules imprinted NORTRIPTYLINE and DAN 50 mg supplied in bottles of 100 and 500. Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsules USP (equivalent to 75 mg nortriptyline) are #1, opaque deep green capsules imprinted NORTRIPTYLINE and DAN 75 mg supplied in bottles of 100. Dispense in a tight container, as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure. Store at 20°–25°C (68°–77°F). [See USP controlled room temperature.] Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited Verna, Salcette Goa 403 722 INDIA Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA Revised: March 2013                173679-1

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Patient Information leaflet

NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE- NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE
Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsules, USP
Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and other Serious Mental
Illnesses,
and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions
Read the Medication Guide that comes with you or your family
member’s antidepressant medicine. This
Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and
actions with antidepressant medicines.
Talk to your, or your family member’s, healthcare provider about:
•
all risks and benefits of treatment with antidepressant medicines
•
all treatment choices for depression or other serious mental illness
What is the most important information I should know about
antidepressant medicines, depression and
other serious mental illnesses, and suicidal thoughts or actions?
1.
Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in
some children, teenagers,
and young adults within the first few months of treatment.
2.
Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important
causes of suicidal thoughts
and actions. Some people may have a particularly high risk of having
suicidal thoughts or actions.
These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar
illness (also called manic-
depressive illness) or suicidal thoughts or actions.
3.
How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions
in myself or a family
member?
•
Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in
mood, behaviors, thoughts, or
feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is
started or when the dose is
changed.
•
Call the healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden
changes in mood, behavior,
thoughts, or feelings.
•
Keep all follow-up visits with the healthcare provider as scheduled.
Call the healthcare provider
between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about
symptoms.
Call a healthcare provider right away if you or your family member has
any of the following

Summary of Product characteristics

NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE- NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE
BLENHEIM PHARMACAL, INC.
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NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES USP
REVISED: MARCH 2013
RX ONLY
SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS
ANTIDEPRESSANTS INCREASED THE RISK COMPARED TO PLACEBO OF SUICIDAL
THINKING AND BEHAVIOR
(SUICIDALITY) IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS IN SHORT-TERM
STUDIES OF MAJOR
DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD) AND OTHER PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. ANYONE
CONSIDERING THE USE OF
NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE OR ANY OTHER ANTIDEPRESSANT IN A CHILD,
ADOLESCENT, OR YOUNG
ADULT MUST BALANCE THIS RISK WITH THE CLINICAL NEED. SHORT-TERM
STUDIES DID NOT SHOW AN
INCREASE IN THE RISK OF SUICIDALITY WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS COMPARED TO
PLACEBO IN ADULTS
BEYOND AGE 24; THERE WAS A REDUCTION IN RISK WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS
COMPARED TO PLACEBO IN
ADULTS AGED 65 AND OLDER. DEPRESSION AND CERTAIN OTHER PSYCHIATRIC
DISORDERS ARE
THEMSELVES ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASES IN THE RISK OF SUICIDE. PATIENTS
OF ALL AGES WHO ARE
STARTED ON ANTIDEPRESSANT THERAPY SHOULD BE MONITORED APPROPRIATELY
AND OBSERVED CLOSELY
FOR CLINICAL WORSENING, SUICIDALITY, OR UNUSUAL CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR.
FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS
SHOULD BE ADVISED OF THE NEED FOR CLOSE OBSERVATION AND COMMUNICATION
WITH THE PRESCRIBER.
NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN PEDIATRIC
PATIENTS. (SEE WARNINGS:
CLINICAL WORSENING AND SUICIDE RISK, PRECAUTIONS: INFORMATION FOR
PATIENTS; AND
PRECAUTIONS, PEDIATRIC USE).
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
The mechanism of mood elevation by tricyclic antidepressants is at
present unknown. Nortriptyline
hydrochloride is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. It inhibits the
activity of such diverse agents as
histamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and acetylcholine. It increases the
pressor effect of norepinephrine but
blocks the pressor response of phenethylamine. Studies suggest that
nortriptyline hydrochloride
interferes with the transport, release, and storage of catecholamines.
Operant conditioning techniques in
rats and pigeons suggest that nortriptyline hydro