¿Qué es Protriptyline Hcl?

El clorhidrato de protriptilina es un antidepresivo tricíclico (TCA) utilizado principalmente en el tratamiento de la depresión y ciertos tipos de dolor neuropático. Funciona inhibiendo la recaptación de los neurotransmisores norepinefrina y serotonina, aumentando así sus niveles y mejorando el ánimo y los síntomas del dolor. La protriptilina es conocida por sus propiedades estimulantes en comparación con otros TCA, lo que potencialmente puede aumentar la alerta y la energía en los pacientes.

Side Effects

• Feeling anxious, agitated, confused, restless, or irritable
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, problems urinating
• Chest pain or fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, glaucoma, problems with urination, seizures, or thyroid disease.
• For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar level.