Generic Name - Trimipramine
Category - Antidepressant medication.
Indications
Manic depression.
Generic Surmontil is indicated to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. Trimipramine (generic Surmontil) can help you to keep in touch with reality, stabilize the mood, and reduce your mental problems
Generic Surmontil Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Surmontil is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Surmontil should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
asthma, difficulty breathing
blood disorders or disease
diabetes
difficulty passing urine, prostate trouble
glaucoma
heart disease or heart attack
irregular heart rate
liver disease
manic depression
overactive thyroid
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
seizures (convulsions)
stomach disease
taking other medicines for depression
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Surmontil. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Amphetamines
Ephedrine
Epinephrine
astemizole
cisapride
probucol
terfenadine
thioridazin
medicines called MAO inhibitors
Generic Surmontil Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSurmontil
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Surmontil for depression is 75 milligrams per day, divided into equal smaller doses. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose to 150 milligrams per day, divided into smaller doses.
Generic Surmontil Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Surmontil side Effects include abnormal production of milk in females, blood pressure changes, blurred vision or eye pain and breast enlargement in both males and females.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Surmontil.
Generic Surmontil and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Surmontil will harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. Do consult your and seek medical opinion
Generic Surmontil and Breastfeeding
Generic Surmontil is not recommended for use during breast-feeding, because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.
Generic Surmontil and Pediatric
Children are especially sensitive to the effects of Generic Surmontil. Do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic Surmontil and Geriatric
Considering the age-related problems elderly patients are likely to have, they are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of tricyclic antidepressants.
Note
The above information about Generic Surmontil Surmontil as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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