Aventyl

NORTRIPTYLINE belongs to the class of emdications known as tricyclic anti-depressants.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) is a white to off – white powder.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) has a slight, characteristic smell.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) is soluble in water.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) is soluble in chloroform.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) is partially soluble in methanol.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) is almost insoluble in most organic solvents.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Use aventyl exactly as directed by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

loss of bladder control
seizures
sexual difficulties
stomach pain
swelling of the testicles
tingling/pain/numbness in the feet or hands
tremors (shaking)
unusual weakness/tiredness
yellowing of the eyes/skin
abnormal production of milk in females
blurred vision/eye pain
breast enlargement(both males and females)
confusion/hallucinations
difficulty breathing
fainting spells
fever
irregular/fast/pounding heartbeat, palpitations
muscle stiffness/spasms
pain/difficulty passing urine

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Heart block (A block in the conduction of the normal electrical impulses in the heart).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause a Stroke.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Insomnia.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Nightmares.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Hypomania.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Ataxia (Wobbliness).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Peripheral neuropathy (A problem caused by the malfunction of nerves outside the spinal cord).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Sublingual Adenitis (Inflammation under the tongue).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Constipation.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Paralytic Ileus (Paralysis of the intestine).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Petechiae (Pinpoint flat round red spots under the skin surface caused by intra dermal hemorrhage – bleeding into the skin).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Agranulocytosis (A syndrome of frequent chronic bacterial infections).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause the appearance of Purpura (The area of bleeding within the skin).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Nausea.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Anorexia (An eating disorder).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Gynecomastia in males (An excessive development of breasts).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Jaundice.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Nocturia (Excessive urination at night).

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may even cause Alopecia (Baldness).

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

other medicines for mental depression
astemizole
cisapride
probucol
terfenadine
thioridazine
MAO inhibitors

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Cimetidine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Fluoxetine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Reserpine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Quinidine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Duloxetine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Clonidine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Ethchlorvynol.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Guanadrel.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Guanethidine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Levodopa.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Warfarin.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Flecainide.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Citalopram.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Sertraline.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Amphetamine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Methylphenidate.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Albuterol.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with St John`s wort.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Disulfiram.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Phenytoin.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Diphenhydramine.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) may interact with Cigarette smoking.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Aventyl can affect blood glucose levels. If you are a diabetic inform your health care professional.

If you need to go in for any x ray procedures using contrast agents, inform your health care professional you are taking aventyl.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Nortriptyline, an antidepressant is used in the treatment of depression.

Aventyl (Nortriptyline) is used in the case of relieving symptoms of Endogenous depression.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

taking intramuscular injections
prostate trouble
schizophrenia
seizures
stomach disease
glaucoma
heart disease(recent heart attack)
liver disease
over active thyroid
parkinson`s disease
blood disorders/disease
difficulty breathing
diabetes
difficulty passing urine
alcohol problem
asthma

Patients who suffer from Arrhythmia (An abnormal heart rhythm) must avoid consuming Aventyl (Nortriptyline).

While on the Aventyl (Nortriptyline) course Grapefruits and grapefruit juice must be avoided.