Pamelor
Designed to support neurotransmitter balance to manage severe depressive symptoms and alleviate nerve pain.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Nortriptyline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Pamelor, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Pamelor vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Pamelor details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- nortriptyline
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- neuropathic pain; smoking cessation
- Contraindications
- recent myocardial infarction; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; somnolence; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; weight gain; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Mallinckrodt
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Quinidine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adolescents over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support neurotransmitter balance to manage severe depressive symptoms and alleviate nerve pain.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits presynaptic reuptake of norepinephrine and, to a lesser extent, serotonin in central mood pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal limb anomalies and withdrawal. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Pamelor is the originator brand name, made by Mallinckrodt. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Mallinckrodt.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Nortriptyline is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.