Etravil 10 mg Tablet (Amitriptyline Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

○ Adults: Administer 30-75㎎ of amitriptyline hydrochloride per day orally in 2-3 divided doses, gradually increasing to 150㎎ per day if necessary. The dose may rarely be increased to 300㎎ per day. ○ For nocturnal enuresis, administer 10-30㎎ per day at bedtime. Adjust as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication is an antidepressant used to treat psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder. When administered to children, adolescents, and young adults aged 18 to 24, there may be an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors; therefore, the physician must carefully assess the necessity and risks of treatment. This medication may also cause symptoms such as anxiety, agitation, aggression, and insomnia in addition to suicidal tendencies, so patients and caregivers should closely monitor for these changes. Patients with heart diseases, glaucoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, arrhythmias, liver dysfunction, etc., should not use this medication or should use it with extreme caution. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult with their doctors before taking this medication, and breastfeeding mothers are advised to avoid it. This medication can cause drowsiness or decreased concentration, so activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, it is essential to inform the physician, especially if taking MAO inhibitors, alcohol, heart-related medications, certain antibiotics, and psychiatric medications. Regular blood tests and electrocardiograms may be necessary during treatment, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, immediate consultation with medical personnel is required. Serious side effects can occur in case of overdose, so it should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Treatment effects usually appear within 4 to 10 days, but it may sometimes take more than 6 weeks, so consistent intake is important. Suddenly stopping this medication can cause a worsening of symptoms; hence, it is essential to follow the physician's instructions when discontinuing.

• Exercise paralysis
• severe muscle stiffness
• dysphagia
• tachycardia
• blood pressure changes
• sweating
• fever
• leukocytosis
• elevated serum CPK
• myoglobinuria

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container protected from light, and the storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature. Proper storage helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

This medication is a blue film-coated tablet.

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle