Means "Anafranil" instruction for use refers to a group of antidepressant drugs that have pronounced m-cholinoblocking and α1-adrenergic blocking effects and are intended for the treatment of depressive conditions of different etiology. The action of this drug is based on the inhibition of reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. In this case, the drug "Anafranil", the instruction on which application is always attached, has an effect directly on the depressive syndrome, as well as on such manifestations as anxiety, depressed mood and psychomotor retardation. If we talk about the pharmacokinetics of this drug, then the maximum clinical effect of its use, usually seen after two to three weeks from the start of treatment. As for the half-life of plasma, it is about twenty-one hours after administration of the drug "Anafranil". The price for this product varies between 320-330 rubles.
Indications for use
Experts recommend taking Anafranil tablets for the treatment of organic, reactive, involutional, endogenous, masked and neurotic forms of depression, as well as similar conditions in patients with psychopathies and schizophrenia. In addition, this tool should be used for chronic pain and obsessive-compulsive syndromes. Violations of mood neurotic, reactive or psychopathic nature are also included in the list of indications for the appointment of the drug "Anafranil." Instruction for use advises to take it for therapy of phobias, depressive syndromes arising in old age, and cataplexy accompanying narcolepsy. It is often quite often prescribed for the treatment of young patients with nocturnal enuresis.
Basic contraindications for use
Take the tablet "Anafranil" instruction for use does not advise with a closed-angle glaucoma, a heart attack, severe forms of conduction, pregnancy, poisoning with drugs or alcohol. With great care, these pills are used by patients suffering from bronchial asthma, angina pectoris, manic-depressive psychosis, hypertension, cardiac, renal or hepatic insufficiency, prostatic hyperplasia, thyrotoxicosis. In addition, it is recommended to refrain from taking this drug to people with severe arrhythmia, oppression of the hematopoietic function of the brain, delayed urination, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and also to the elderly.
List of side effects
Prolonged use of this medication can cause memory impairment, vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, hallucinations, anxiety and increased sweating. Tachycardia, hypotension, lability, tremor and collapse can also be noted as a result of the use of "Anafranil" tablets. The instruction also indicates a rather high risk of noise in the ears, ataxia and paresthesia, the development of hepatitis, psychosis and arrhythmia.