\n\n10 mg, 25 mg film-coated tablets
amitriptyline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amitriptyline Orifarm belongs to the group of tricyclic antidepressant drugs.
This medicine is used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amitriptyline contained in Amitriptyline Orifarm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine should not be used to treat children younger than 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Amitriptyline Orifarm.
Heart rhythm disturbances and low blood pressure may occur if you receive a high dose of amitriptyline. This can also happen with regular doses if you already have pre-existing heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A heart problem called “prolonged QT interval” (which can be seen on your ECG ) and heart rhythm disturbances (fast or irregular heartbeat) have been reported with Amitriptyline Orifarm. Tell your doctor if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You who are depressed can sometimes have thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide. These thoughts can get worse when you start using antidepressants, as it takes time for drugs of this type to take effect, usually about two weeks but sometimes longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These thoughts may be more common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some patients with bipolar disorder may end up in a manic phase. This is characterized by intense and rapidly changing thinking activity, strong elation, and excessive physical activity. If this happens, it is important that you contact your doctor who is likely to change your medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depression, neuropathic pain, preventive treatment of tension-type chronic headaches and migraines<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 18 years of age for these diseases as safety and efficacy have not been established for this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some medicines can affect the way some other medicines work and this can sometimes cause serious side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as the sedative effects (such as drowsiness and lethargy) may worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially at the beginning of treatment. Do not drive or use any tools or machines if this happens. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended starting dose is 25 mg twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended starting dose is 10-25 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine should not be given to children or adolescents for the treatment of depression. For more information, see section 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will adjust the treatment according to your symptoms and your treatment response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended starting dose is 10-25 mg in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended daily dose is 25-75 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended initial dose is 10-25 mg in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It should not be given to children and adolescents for the treatment of neuropathic pain, for the treatment of chronic headache, or for the treatment of migraine. For more information, see section 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use for children and adolescents<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended dose for children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients with liver disease or people who are known to be “slow metabolizers” of certain drugs usually receive lower doses. Your doctor may take blood samples to check the concentration of amitriptyline in your blood (see also section 2). This medicine can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not change the dose of the medicine and do not stop taking the medicine without first consulting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As with other antidepressants, it may take a few weeks before you feel any improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may take a few weeks before you feel any improvement in your pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The doctor will evaluate whether the treatment should continue after 3 months. Take the next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will decide when and how to stop your treatment to avoid unpleasant symptoms that may occur during a sudden interruption (eg headache, malaise, insomnia, and irritability). Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common side effect: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adverse reactions listed below have been reported with the following frequencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No special storage instructions. 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Extended QT interval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suicidal thoughts and worsening depression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact a doctor as soon as possible or go to the nearest hospital if you have thoughts of injuring yourself or committing suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be helpful to tell a relative or close friend that you are depressed. Feel free to ask them to read this leaflet. You can also ask them to tell you if they think you are feeling worse or if they think your behavior is changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manic episodes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor if you have, or have had any medical problems in the past, especially if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use antidepressant drugs such as SSRIs, your doctor may consider changing the dose of one of your medicines (see also section 2 \u201cOther medicines and Amitriptyline Orifarm\u201d and section 3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The elderly have an increased risk of certain side effects such as dizziness when getting up which is caused by a drop in blood pressure (see also section 4 \u201cPossible side effects\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\nChildren and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nocturnal bedwetting<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nOther medicines and Amitriptyline Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should also tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medicines that may affect your heart rhythm, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are going to have an operation and receive general or local anesthesia, tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the same way, you should tell your dentist that you are taking this medicine if you are to receive local anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAmitriptyline Orifarm with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Amitriptyline is not recommended during pregnancy, unless your doctor considers it absolutely necessary, and only after careful analysis of the risks and benefits of treatment. If you have taken the medicine during the latter part of the pregnancy, the newborn baby may experience withdrawal symptoms (withdrawal symptoms) such as anxiety\/irritability, muscle tension, tremors, irregular breathing, difficulty eating, loud crying, difficulty urinating, and constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor will tell you if you should start, continue or stop breast-feeding or if you should stop using the medicine. This is after the doctor has assessed the benefit of breastfeeding for the baby and the benefit of treatment for you.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nDriving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAmitriptyline Orifarm contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to use Amitriptyline Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Depression<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the effect you get from the medicine, your doctor may gradually increase the dose to one to 150 mg per day, divided into two doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elderly (over 65 years) and patients with cardiovascular disease<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the effect of the medicine, your doctor may gradually increase your dose to a total daily dose of 100 mg, divided into two doses. If you are given a dose in the range of 100-150 mg, your doctor may need to follow up your treatment more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use for children and adolescents<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neuropathic pain, preventive treatment of chronic tension headaches and migraines<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the effect you get from the medicine, your doctor may gradually increase the dose. If you are given a dose of more than 100 mg daily, your doctor may need to monitor your treatment more often. Your doctor will tell you if you should take a dose once a day or divided it into two doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elderly (over 65 years) and patients with cardiovascular disease<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the effect of the medicine, your doctor may increase the dose gradually. If you are given a dose of more than 75 mg daily, your doctor may need to monitor your treatment more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use for children and adolescents<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nocturnal bedwetting<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dose should be increased gradually according to the doctor’s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take this medicine 1\u20131\u00bd hours before bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before starting treatment, your doctor will examine your heart with an ECG to see if there are any signs of an unusual heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor will re-evaluate the treatment after 3 months and if necessary take a new ECG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not stop treatment without first consulting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patients at particular risk<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How and when to take Amitriptyline Orifarm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swallow the tablets with a little water. Do not chew them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depression<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the treatment of depression, the treatment period is individually adapted and is usually at least 6 months. The treatment time is determined by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue to take this medicine for the time your doctor recommends it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The underlying disease can persist for a long time. If you stop your treatment too soon, your symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neuropathic pain, chronic tension-type headache, and preventive treatment of migraine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor about the duration of treatment and continue to take the medicine for the time your doctor recommends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nocturnal bedwetting<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do this even if you do not feel discomfort or show signs of poisoning. Take the medicine pack with you if you see a doctor or hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of overdose include:<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you forget to use Amitriptyline Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Amitriptyline Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking Amitriptyline Orifarm and see a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rare side effect may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The very rare side effect may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very common: may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has been reported: occurs in an unknown number of users<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An increased risk of bone fractures has been observed in patients taking this type of medicine.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. How to store Amitriptyline Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pack sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amitriptyline Orifarm 25 mg<\/strong>
PVC \/ Al \/ PE \/ PVdC blisters: 50, 90 and 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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