Tianeptine Sodium

Antidepressant · Presynaptic serotonin reuptake enhancer

Indications

Depression.

Dosage

Adults: 12.5 mg three times daily. Elderly: 25 mg daily. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Epigastric pain, abdominal pain, dry mouth, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, insomnia, drowsiness, nightmares, asthaenia, tachycardia, extrasystoles, pre-cordial pain, vertigo, headache, lipothymia, tremor, hot flushes, respiratory discomfort, lump in throat, myalgia, back pain.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Precautions: See literature.

Interactions

MAOIs.

Advice to Patient

Take before main meals.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed. Metabolism: Extrarenal. Bioavailability: Approx. 99%. Half-life elimination: Approx. 2.5 hrs. Time to peak, plasma: Within 1 hr. Excretion: Urine. Faeces.

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