Amitrend 400 Tablet Information

Amitrend 400 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amitrend 400 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Amitrend 400 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Dry Mouth, Constipation. Some other side effects of Amitrend 400 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Amitrend 400 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Amitrend 400 Tablet's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amitrend 400 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amitrend 400 Tablet related warnings section.

Amitrend 400 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.

Drug reaction of Amitrend 400 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Amitrend 400 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Amitrend Benefits & Uses
Amitrend Dosage & How to Take
Amitrend Side Effects
Amitrend Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amitrend with Other Drugs
Amitrend Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amitrend
Amitrend Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amitrend 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Amitrend 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Amitrend 400 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose Range: 400 - 800 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose Range: 400 - 800 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amitrend 400 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amitrend 400 Tablet is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Trembling
Breast Enlargement
Restless (tossing and turning) sleep

Amitrend 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Amitrend 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Amitrend has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Amitrend 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Amitrend may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Amitrend 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Amitrend rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amitrend 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Amitrend rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amitrend 400 Tablet on the Heart?

Amitrend can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Amitrend 400 Tablet with Other Drugs

Amitrend 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Levodopa

Bromocriptine

Moderate

Amiodarone

Sotalol

Amitrend 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amitrend 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Heart Disease
Stroke
Blood Clotting Disorders
Breast Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Amitrend 400 Tablet

Is this Amitrend 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Amitrend 400 Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amitrend 400 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amitrend 400 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Amitrend 400 Tablet works for mental disorders.

Yes

Amitrend 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amitrend 400 Tablet

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amitrend 400 Tablet together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amitrend 400 Tablet

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild