Indications of Euphor 0.5 mg+10 mg
This is indicated in
Mild to moderate mixed anxiety/depression
Emotional disturbance
Sleep disorder
Gastric problems
Theropeutic Class
Combined anxiolytics & anti-depressant drugs
Pharmacology
Nortriptyline hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant. Nortriptyline inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals. In contrast to its parent compound amitriptyline which is equally potent in inhibiting the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, Nortriptyline has a greater effect on norepinephrine reuptake than on serotonin reuptake.Fluphenazine is a tranquilizer of the phenothiazine type with piperazine side chain. Fluphenazine primarily acts as a neuroleptic drug whose main therapeutic effect is believed to reside in potent dopamine (specially D2 ) receptor antagonism.
Dosage & Administration of Euphor 0.5 mg+10 mg
Adult: One tablet three times daily. The course of the treatment should be limited to three months. If the patient does not respond after 4 weeks, an alternative treatment should be given.Children: Not indicated for the treatment of children.Elderly: Elderly patients should be started on one tablet twice daily. If one tablet three times a day required subsequently three tablets may be given.
Dosage of Euphor 0.5 mg+10 mg
Adults: One tablet 2 to 3 times daily.
Interaction of Euphor 0.5 mg+10 mg
Interactions with barbiturates, alcohol, and narcotic drugs may occur, so central depressants should be administered with caution.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in :
History of gradual epilepsy or organic brain damage
Blood dyscrasia
Severe cardiac insufficiency
Renal or liver damage
Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Younger children
Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation
Side Effects of Euphor 0.5 mg+10 mg
Tardive dyskinesias have been reported in phenothiazine therapy; usually after prolonged courses given at doses adequately to control psychotic illness. Blood dyscrasia, Malignant Neuroleptic syndrome and sudden death have been reported rarely. Agranulocytosis is a rare but potentially fatal adverse effect of Nortriptyline Hydrochloride.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Do not use during pregnancy, especially in the first and last trimesters unless there are compelling reasons. There is no evidence as to drug safety in human pregnancy, nor are the results of animal studies conclusive. Breast feeding is not recommended for women receiving this combination.
Precautions & Warnings
Precautions should be taken in patients with glaucoma, prostate enlargement, cardiac failure and myocardial infarction, and in concurrent administration with CNS depressants. The drug may impair alertness and abilities to drive a car or operate machinery.
Overdose Effects of Euphor 0.5 mg+10 mg
Overdosage should be treated symptomatically and supportively. If the patient is conscious, prompt gastric lavage, dilution of the stomach contents to delay absorption, or stimulation of vomiting should be attempted. An open airway should be maintained. Extrapyramidal symptoms are amenable to anti-parkinsonian drugs.In severe hypotension, all the standard procedures for the management of circulatory shock should be substituted, e.g. vasoconstrictors and/or intravenous fluids. If vasoconstrictors are required, metaraminol, mephentermine or noradrenaline should be administered but not adrenaline, as this will further lower the blood pressure through interaction with the phenothiazine.
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Drug Classes
Combined anxiolytics & anti-depressant drugs
Mode Of Action
Nortriptyline hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant. Nortriptyline inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals. In contrast to its parent compound amitriptyline which is equally potent in inhibiting the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, Nortriptyline has a greater effect on norepinephrine reuptake than on serotonin reuptake.Fluphenazine is a tranquilizer of the phenothiazine type with piperazine side chain. Fluphenazine primarily acts as a neuroleptic drug whose main therapeutic effect is believed to reside in potent dopamine (specially D2) receptor antagonism.
Pregnancy
The safety in human pregnancy has not been yet established. The use of this drug in lactation is not recommended, as it is excreted in breast milk.