Amitriptyline + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin
Information about Amitriptyline + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin
Amitriptyline + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin Uses
Amitriptyline+Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain.
How Amitriptyline + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin works
Amitriptyline + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin is a combination of two medicines: Amitriptyline and methylcobalamin. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) that stop the movement of pain signals in the brain. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibres and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
Common side effects of Amitriptyline + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin
Constipation, Difficulty in urination, Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Drowsiness, Blurred vision, Increased heart rate