PERTOFRAN

Pertofran Information

Pertofran is the name of a medicine belonging to the antidepressants class of drug, based on the active substance Desipramine Hydrochloride. This pharmaceutical product also contains polyethylene glycol, maize starch, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, povidone, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, glycerine, talc, cellulose, red and yellow iron oxide, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is currently available in blister packs each containing 84 tablets, 25 mg Desipramine Hydrochloride per tablet.

Pertofran Indications

Pertofran is most commonly employed in the treatment of patients who present symptoms of depression. Often, health care professionals may decide to prescribe this medicine for the treatment of other medical affections as well – however we are unable to provide you with specific information regarding any other indications of this medical product. If you are not suffering from depression and would like to know why you have been prescribed a therapy course with this medicine, or if you would like to learn more about the possible uses of Pertofran, it is best that you ask a pharmacist or your personal physician.

Pertofran Warnings

Pertofran has a number of contra-indications which should be considered before starting a treatment course with this medicine. You are strongly advised to discuss your therapeutic possibilities with your prescriber after informing him or her if you are hypersensitive to antidepressants or if you are suffering from such medical conditions as heart, liver or kidney impairment, glaucoma, urination difficulties, heart attack (recent, within the past three months) or if you are suffering from other psychiatric conditions other than depression. In such cases, it is very likely that you will not be able to start a treatment course with Pertofran.

Also, certain precautions may be required in the case of patients that suffer from hypertension, severe constipation that is recurrent or constant over long periods of time, in the case of patients suffering from hyperthyroidism or from epilepsy or other seizure disorder. Pregnant females should consult with their physician regarding the benefits and the risks of a Pertofan therapy in order to ensure that the medication does not harm the unborn child. This medicine may not be suitable for the treatment of children.

Pertofran Intake Guidelines

You should take your Pertofran doses exactly as recommended by the prescribing health care professional in order to ensure that the treatment yields the best results. The tablets should not be crushed, chewed or broken; however, if you have difficulties swallowing the tablet, you may take it with water.

The Pertofran therapy may take up to four weeks until the results become visible. You should not cease taking the medication unless you have your physician’s approval. Continue taking the tablets for the full duration of the therapy, or until your prescriber tells you to stop.

You should refrain from consuming large quantities of alcohol for the duration of the Pertofran therapy.

Pertofran Dosage

The regular starting Pertofran dose is of three daily intakes consisting of one tablet each; however, over the course of the treatment, your prescriber may decide to change the dosage, based on your organism’s reaction to the medication and on the evolution of your medical condition. You should always take the Pertofran dosage that you have been last prescribed. As the dosage may vary from one case to another, you should not employ the medication dosage that has been prescribed to another patient.

Pertofran Overdose

An overdose with Pertofran may cause a number of severe consequences. It is strongly advised that you do not exceed the recommended dosage; if you happen to ingest a larger quantity of the medicine you should immediately contact a specialized health care professional. Extreme cases require immediate intervention and as such it is best that the patient is transported to the nearest emergency room.

Pertofran Missed Dose

You should ask your prescriber to assist you in setting up a strict Pertofran intake schedule in order to reduce the chances of accidentally forgetting to take a dose of the medicine. Taking your medication at around the same time every day will help avoid such situations. However, if you happen to forget to take one of your Pertofran doses, it is best that you skip taking it completely and take the next dose on time – under no circumstances are you to take a larger dose of the medicine in order to make up for a missed dose.

Pertofran Side Effects

As with the majority of drugs and medicines, there are several side effects associated with a treatment with Pertofran. Some of these are just mild and go away within a few days – they are caused by the organism becoming adjusted to the medication. However, others are persistent and may be signs of severe complications. It is best that you let your personal health care specialist know of any uncommon symptoms you experience during your Pertofran therapy. Some of these may include dizziness on standing up from a lying down or sitting position, jaundice, skin irritation or rashes, sore throat or high temperature, headaches, vision blurring, upset stomach, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, difficult urination, shaking, hot flushes or increased sweating, arrhythmia or palpitations, sleepiness, agitation or confusion.

Pertofran Drug Reactions

Pertofran may interact with other pharmaceutical products causing detrimental effects to one or both mediation therapies. As such, it is best that you inform your prescriber of any other drugs you are taking before starting your therapy course with Pertofran. While in some cases simply adjusting the medicine dosage may be sufficient to ensure the safety of the treatment, in others you may not be able to start taking this drug or discontinuation of the other medication therapy may be required.

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