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Etrafon and Depression

Result of checking the interaction of drug Etrafon and disease Depression for safety when used together.

Check result:

Etrafon <> Depression

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Adult and pediatric patients with depression may experience worsening of their symptoms and may have the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Patients should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for worsening of their symptoms, suicidality or changes in their behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment, and at times of dose changes. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the treating physician. Discontinuing the medication should be considered if symptoms are persistently worse, or abrupt in onset. It may be prudent to refrain from dispensing large quantities of medication to these patients.

Etrafon

Generic Name: amitriptyline / perphenazine

Brand Name: Etrafon Forte, Triavil, Etrafon 2-10, Etrafon 2-25

Synonyms: Etrafon (Oral)

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