Uses | • depression, • chronic peripheral neuropathic pain |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) • acute myocardial infarction recovery phase Drug Interactions • selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs), cimetidine Cautions • increases suicidal ideation in children and adolescents |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • myocardial infarction • stroke • seizure • paralytic ileus • urinary retention • constipation • blurred vision • hyperpyrexia • rash • bone marrow depression • testicular swelling • gynecomastia • alopecia • edema |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 25-50mg daily |
Monitoring | • monitor lithium levels every 2 months |
Source of Suggestion | Suggestions for Clinicians (Added on August, 2015) |