Hitalo Tab

Hitalo Tab  Indication and Uses

Depression, generalised anxiety disorder, anxiety panic disorder

Contraindications

Concurrrent use of MAOls or use within 2 weeks of discontinuation of MAOls.

Dose Adults Tablets:

Depressive illness: 10, once daily, dependent on individual patient response increased if necessary, to max 20mg daily. Elderly Initially half of the adult dose, lower maintenance dose may be sufficient.

Children Under 18 years not recommended Panic Disorder: Initially 5mg once daily increased 10mg daily after 7 days max 20mg daily. Elderly Lower maintenance dose may be sufficient Children and Adolescent Under 18 years not recommended

Side Effects / Adverse Reactions CNS:

Migraine, paraesthesia, sommolence, impaired concentration, fatigue, drowsiness, sleep disturbance, confusion, restlessness, amnesia, apathy, suicidal attempt, seizures CV: Hypotension, postural hypotension, palpitations ENT: Visual changes GI: Nausea vomiting, xerostomia, taste perversion, constipation, dyspepsia, anorexia, increased appetite, flatulence GU: Polyuria, dysuria, amenorrhea, abnormal ejaculation (5%) MS: Myalgia R ESP: Cough Skin: Increased sweating, rash