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NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 00FN6IH15D) (NORTRIPTYLINE - UNII:BL03SY4LXB)
PAI Holdings, LLC
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride
Nortriptyline 10 mg in 5 mL
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Nortriptyline hydrochloride oral solution is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depressions are more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states. The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with nortriptyline hydrochloride oral solution or within 14 days of stopping treatment with nortriptyline hydrochloride oral solution is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. The use of nortriptyline hydrochloride oral solution within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated (See WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Starting nortriptyline hydrochloride oral solution 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 ADMINI
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Oral Solution USP, 10 mg*/5 mL, is a clear, cherry-flavored solution. Alcohol content is 4%. It is available as: NDC 0121-0678-16: 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle *Equivalent to base. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers as defined in the USP.
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NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE- NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE SOLUTION PAI Holdings, LLC ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Oral Solution USP (nor trip te len) 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. 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 symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: • thoughts about suicide or dying Soma hati kamili
NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE- NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE SOLUTION PAI HOLDINGS, LLC ---------- NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION USP 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). DESCRIPTION Nortriptyline hydrochloride is 1-propanamine,3-(10,11-dihydro-5 _H_-dibenzo [_a,d_]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-_N_-methyl-hydrochloride. The structural formula is as follows: C H N•HCL MW = 299.84 The oral solution contains nortriptyline hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg/5 mL (38.0 μmol) of the base and 4% alcohol. It also contains cherry flavor, citric acid anhydrous, purified water, sodium benzoate, and sorbitol. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY The mechanism of mood elevation by tricyclic antidepressants is at present unknown. Nortriptyline hydrochloride is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Soma hati kamili