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Secmin-10 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

NORTRIPTYLINE-10MG

Uses:

Depression

Medicinal Benefits:

Secmin-10 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants used to prevent depression. It works by affecting certain chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain which communicate between brain cells, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. Secmin-10 Tablet 10's prevents the transmission of pain signals, thereby provides relief from neuropathic pain.

FAQs

Secmin-10 Tablet 10's contains 'Nortryptaline' that works by affecting certain chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain which communicate between brain cells, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression.

Do not take Secmin-10 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to antidepressants (like nortriptyline, amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, protriptyline, trimipramine), antiallergic (like carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine and rufinamide), and MAO inhibitors (like isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others). Besides this, if you have used an SSRI antidepressant in the last 5 weeks like escitalopram, fluoxetine, citalopram, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, trazodone, or vilazodone let know doctor know about this.

No, you should not take Secmin-10 Tablet 10's if you have had a recent heart attack or stroke. Taking Secmin-10 Tablet 10's after a heart attack can worsen your present health conditions, Unless your doctor thinks the benefits overweigh the risks.

In some cases, Secmin-10 Tablet 10's could make your skin sensitive and sunburn more easily. So, it is advisable to avoid sunlight or tanning beds. You can also wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) when outside.

The common side effects of Secmin-10 Tablet 10's include dizziness, blurred vision, headache, trouble with eye focusing, vision problems, constipation, dry mouth, high heartbeat (heart palpitation), tiredness, low blood pressure (especially on standing). Prolonged intake of Secmin-10 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of eye pressure and heart attack. So, if you experience any of these symptoms immediately contact a doctor.

Secmin-10 Tablet 10's could increase the pressure in your eyes. If you have a history of glaucoma or increased eye pressure, your doctor will monitor you more closely while you take nortriptyline.

No, If you have bipolar disorder that’s not being treated, taking nortriptyline can make your condition worse.