Pamelor
Nortriptyline capsules for major depressive disorder. It raises norepinephrine levels in the brain to help stabilise mood.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Nortriptyline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 25mg
This listing uses Pamelor as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Nortriptyline capsules for major depressive disorder. It raises norepinephrine levels in the brain to help stabilise mood.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits presynaptic reuptake of norepinephrine and, to a lesser extent, serotonin in central mood pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal limb anomalies and withdrawal. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Pamelor is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Nortriptyline, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.