Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Depression with Anxiety
Age: Adult
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet (5-10 mg chlordiazepoxide/12.5-25 mg amitriptyline)
Frequency: three/four times daily by mouth
Note: May increase to 6 tablets if necessary; 2 tablets reported to be effective in some patients.
Age: Geriatric
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet (5 mg/12.5 mg)
Frequency: three times daily by mouth
Note: Avoid; strong anticholinergic and sedative effects; may cause orthostatic hypotension (Beers criteria). Consider alternatives; if must use, initiate with lower initial dose; long-acting active metabolites.

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Pediatric
Dose: Form – Not specified
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available
Administration
  • Take as directed
  • Follow prescribed schedule
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Drug Hypersensitivity
Risk of allergic reaction
Severe Cardiovascular Disorders
Risk of heart complications

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of the children.

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