Depression is a serious disease, and only recently have scientists been able to treat it with proper medication. Thanks to modern medicine the chemical imbalance that occurs in people that makes them depressed is easily corrected. Amineurin is an example of medication used to treat depression. It is what’s called an anti-depressant. It increases natural substances in the brain that counteract the chemicals that foster depression. It is basically used as a mood elevator for patients battling depression. Amineurin can also be used as a sedative too. It treats depressed patients dealing with insomnia and nervousness. It has also been helpful in treating fibromyalgia and symptoms related to chronic pain.
Before taking Amineurin make sure to tell your doctor if you’ve recently had heart problems, like if you’ve ever had glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, liver or kidney disease, or if you’re family have ever had a history of depression. Amineurin is especially dangerous for someone with liver disease since the drug metabolizes in the liver. This information could affect the dose your doctor plans to give you, it is important that he know every medication you’re taking and every illness you’ve had. Even herbal medicine or vitamins, you should tell your doctor everything. If you plan on having surgery while on Amineurin, inform your operating doctor that you’re taking the drug. Even during a simple surgery like minor dental surgery it is important that you tell your doctor that you’re taking Amineurin.
While you’re taking Amineurin there are some side effects that you should be aware of. You may become drowsy so don’t operate heavy machinery and don’t exert yourself too much. Other side effects are vomiting, weakness, headaches, dry mouth, constipation, change in sex drive and pain in the hands and feet. Those side effects are negligible and are common while taking the medication. However there are some serious side effects that can happen. If you have chest pain, rapid heart beat, a bad rash, numbness in your limbs, uncontrollable shaking, seizures or hallucination the you should see your doctor immediately. Alcohol only makes the side effects, especially the dizziness, worse so don’t drink while you’re on Amineurin.
Amineurin has not been deemed safe for pregnancy and may cause trouble for unborn children. Most probably your doctor will prescribe a different medication if you are pregnant, and if you become pregnant while you’re on the drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Always be sure to take the prescribed dose. Amineurin doesn’t need to be taken with food so just a tall glass of water is needed for this drug. Take it with care and always listen to your doctor!
Amineurin has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of amineurin is C20H23N
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo-[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine
• Molecular weight is 277.403 g/mol
• Amineurin available : 100mg tablets
Generic name: Amitriptyline
Brand name(s): Adepress, Adepril, Amitid, Amitril, Amitriprolidine, Amitriptylin, Amitryptiline, Amitryptyline, Amytriptiline, Damilan, Damilen, Damitriptyline, Elanil, Elavil, Endep, Flavyl, Hexathane, Horizon, Lantron, Laroxil, Laroxyl, Lentizol, Pamelor, Proheptadiene, Redomex, Saroten, Sarotex, Seroten, Sylvemid, Triptanol, Triptilin, Triptisol, Tryptanol, Tryptizol
Review published on: 03 February 2008
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