Posted by ed_uk on September 18, 2005, at 12:08:07
In reply to Re: pro-cholinergic antidepressants or stims? » linkadge, posted by theo on September 17, 2005, at 23:02:43
Drug:
Minaprine (Isopulsan)
Drug class:
Stimulant, antidepressant, cholinergic
Dose:
Oral. Adults: Initially 75-100 mg/12 h. The dose can be increased, based on clinical response, to a maximum of 150mg/12 h ie. 300 mg per day.
The second daily dose should be administered no later than 5.00pm, in order to reduce the risk of insomnia.
Indications:
Authorised in Spain for the symptomatic treatment of fatigue.
Adverse effects:
The adverse effects of minaprine are, in general, infrequent and of moderate importance. In most cases, the adverse effects are an extension of the expected phamacological effects of the drug. The adverse reactions most characteristic of minaprine are: insomnia, agitation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and migraine.
Availability:
Discontinued
~Ed
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