Ludiomil® | Ludiomil (Maprotiline Hydrochloride) - 25mg (100 Tablets)

Uses
Ludiomil tablets contain the active ingredient maprotiline hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called a tetracyclic antidepressant. It shares basic therapeutic properties with the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).

When depression occurs, there may be a decreased amount of the chemicals noradrenaline and serotonin released from nerve cells in the brain. When these chemicals are released from nerve cells they act to lighten mood. When they are reabsorbed into the nerve cells, they no longer have an effect on mood.

Maprotiline works by preventing the re-absorption of noradrenaline back into the nerve cells. It also prevents a very small degree of serotonin re-absorption. Therefore, it helps prolong the mood-lightening effect of any released noradrenaline and serotonin. This helps relieve depression.

Maprotiline also blocks other types of receptors in the body, which can cause side effects such as drowsiness. Maprotiline may therefore be particularly useful in the treatment of depression where sedation is also required.

Maprotiline must be taken for two to three weeks before the full benefits of treatment begin to appear and you start to feel better.

Dosage and administration
Ludiomil tablets should be taken orally. Adults are sometimes directed to take this medication 1 to 3 times daily, however the exact dosage may vary, depending on the condition being treated and patients should consult their physician before taking this medication so that the correct dosage can be prescribed.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Ludiomil (Maprotiline Hydrochloride). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

Side effects

• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Faster than normal heart beat (tachycardia)
• Dry mouth
• Disturbed sleep
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Skin rashes
• Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Lightheadedness
• A drop in blood pressure that occurs when going from lying down to sitting or standing, which results in dizziness and lightheadedness (postural hypotension)
• Sexual problems
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Anxiety and agitation
• Concentration or memory difficulties

Precautions
As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have any allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.

Delivery Time: 7-14 Days