Protriptyline (Protriptyline Hydrochloride) - Summary

PROTRIPTYLINE SUMMARY

Protriptyline hydrochloride is an antidepressant agent.

Protriptyline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptoms of mental depression in patients who are under close medical supervision. Its activating properties make it particularly suitable for withdrawn and anergic patients.

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PROTRIPTYLINE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Protriptyline

Depression leads to internal fat in 70-somethings (AP)
Source: Y! Health Depression News [2008.12.01]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 'Works Best With Recurrent Depression'
Source: Depression News From Medical News Today [2008.11.30]

Treating depression seen important in heart failure (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Depression News [2008.11.28]

Depression May Up Heart Attack Risk
Source: MedicineNet Congestive Heart Failure Specialty [2008.11.26]

Seniors Who Experienced The Great Depression Facing Growing Anxiety Today
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.25]

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Published Studies Related to Protriptyline

Effect of protriptyline, 10 mg daily, on chronic hypoxaemia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [1995.03]

The use of protriptyline for respiratory failure in patients with chronic airflow limitation. [1990.07]

Effect of protriptyline on ventilatory responses to hypercapnia and asphyxia in normal subjects. [1989.09]

Role of protriptyline and acetazolamide in the sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. [1988.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Protriptyline

Treatment-Resistant Depression, Hippocampus Atrophy and Serotonin Genetic Polymorphism [Recruiting]

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