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==Administration==
*Type: [[Tricyclic antidepressant]]
*Dosage Forms:
*Routes of Administration: oral 
*Common Trade Names: Aventyl, Pamelor

==Adult Dosing==
*25mg PO 3-4 times per day

==Pediatric Dosing==
*Adolescents: 30-50mg daily in single or divided doses

==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]: Infant risk minimal
*Renal dosing: no adjustment
*Hepatic dosing

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug
*Use of MAOI currently or in past 14 days
*Recent MI
*Concomitant use with linezolid or methylene blue

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*Heart block, prolonged QT, dysrhythmia, MI, sudden cardiac death
*SIADH
*Bone marrow depression
*Fulminant hepatic failure
*Stroke
*Myoclonus, seizure
*Worsening depression, suicidality, mania, psychosis
*Angioedema
===Common===
*Constipation

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: 
*Metabolism: Hepatic via CYP2D6
*Excretion: 

==Mechanism of Action==
*Affects transfer, release and storage of catecholamines, blocks effects of acetylcholine, 5HT, and histamine

==Comments==

==See Also==
*[[TCA toxicity]]

==References==
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