Picture of Nortin 10mg Capsule
Picture of Nortin 10mg Capsule
Picture of Nortin 10mg Capsule
Picture of Nortin 10mg Capsule

Nortin 10mg Capsule

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Medicine Overview of Nortin 10mg Capsule

Introduction
Nortin 10 is known as a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression and night time bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) by older children at different doses. Additionally, it may also be prescribed for neuropathic pain. Nortin 10 works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood. It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel drowsy. It can be taken with or without food, but you should take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your...
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Uses of Nortin 10
  • Depression
  • Bed-wetting
Side effects of Nortin 10
Common
  • Increased heart rate
  • Weight gain
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Constipation
How to use Nortin 10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nortin 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Nortin 10 works
Nortin 10 is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
What if you forget to take Nortin 10?
If you miss a dose of Nortin 10, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
  • Nortin 10 is used for the treatment of depression and bedwetting in children.
  • The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may cause drowsiness or sleepiness.
  • You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor the blood cell count or level of sodium and sugar in the blood.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes, mood changes and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medicine affects you.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Depression, Nocturnal enuresis
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Depression Adult: 75-100 mg/day in 3 or 4 divided doses. Max: 150 mg/day in severe depression. Elderly: 30-50 mg/day in divided doses. Hepatic impairment: Administer lower dose and titrate at a slower rate
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Child Dose
Oral Depression Child: Adolescent: 30-50 mg/day in divided doses. Nocturnal enuresis Child: 6-7 yr (20-25 kg): 10 mg; 8-11 yr (25-35kg): 10-20 mg; >11 yr (35-54 kg): 25-35 mg. All doses are given 30 minutes before bedtime and treatment should continue for not >3 mth.
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Contraindication
Mania, recent MI, arrhythmias (particularly heart block); severe liver disease; children <6 yr.
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Mode of Action
Nortriptyline, a dibenzocycloheptadiene tricyclic antidepressant, is the primary active metabolite of amitriptyline. It increases synaptic concentration of serotonin and/or norepinephrine in the CNS by blocking the neuronal reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.
Precaution
Not intended for treatment of bipolar depression. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Patient at risk of seizures, w/ DM, narrow angle glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia, chronic constipation, history of CV disease. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly, childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling May impair ability to perform tasks requiring mental and physical alertness (e.g. driving or operating machinery). Monitoring Parameters Monitor BP and pulse rate prior to or during initial therapy, wt. Monitor for emergence of serotonin syndrome. Closely monitor for clinical worsening, suicidality and unusual changes in behaviour. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; do not nurse (AAP states effect on...
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Side Effect
Hypotension, HTN, tachycardia, palpitation, MI, arrhythmias, heart block, stroke; confusional states w/ hallucinations, disorientation, delusions; anxiety, restlessness, agitation; insomnia, panic, nightmares; hypomania; exacerbation of psychosis; suicidal ideation and behaviours; numbness, tingling, paraesthesia; incoordination, ataxia, tremors; peripheral neuropathy; extrapyramidal symptoms; seizures; tinnitus, dry mouth, blurred vision, accommodation disturbances, mydriasis; constipation, paralytic ileus; urinary retention, delayed micturition, dilation of the urinary tract. Rash, itching, urticaria, photosensitisation; oedema (general or of face and tongue); bone-marrow depression including agranulocytosis, aplastic anaemia, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia. Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, epigastric distress, diarrhoea, peculiar taste, stomatitis, abdominal cramps, malaise, jaundice, hepatitis and liver necrosis. Sweating, flushing, urinary frequency,...
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Interaction
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome w/ SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, triptans, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone. May reduce antihypertensive effect of bethanidine, guanethidine, debrisoquine, clonidine. May increase metabolism w/ barbiturates. Increased risk of arrhythmias and hypotension w/ anaesth. Increased plasma level w/ fluoxetine. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of serotonin syndrome w/ MAOIs, linezolid and methylene blue.
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