Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
5-HTP Mood and Stress
Synonyms :
5-htp
Class :
Analgesics, herbals and Other Anti-depressants
Brand Name :
5-HTP Mood and Stress
Synonyms :
5-htp
Class :
Analgesics, herbals and Other Anti-depressants
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Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Tablet/capsuleÂ
150 mgÂ
300 mgÂ
The medication dosage of 150-300 mg orally once a day is prescribed for depression
Not indicated
Refer adult dosing
may increase the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants
may increase the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants
may increase the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants
may increase the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants
may increase the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants
may enhance the metabolism when combined with tricyclic antidepressants
may enhance the metabolism when combined with tricyclic antidepressants
may enhance the metabolism when combined with tricyclic antidepressants
may enhance the metabolism when combined with tricyclic antidepressants
may enhance the metabolism when combined with tricyclic antidepressants
amitriptylinoxide(Phase 4 Clinical Trials)Â
may increase the pharmacodynamic effect of each other when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with each other
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with each other
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may enhance the tachycardic effect
may enhance the tachycardic effect
may enhance the tachycardic effect
may enhance the tachycardic effect
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may have an increased therapeutic effect when combined with alpha1-agonists
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Lipase inhibitors
may have an increased therapeutic effect when combined with alpha1-agonists
may increase the QTc-prolonging effect of QT-Prolonging Inhalational Anesthetics
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the serotonergic effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may affecting the metabolism and increase the side effects when combined with kratom
may enhance the QTc-prolonging effect of each other when combined
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Interleukins
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Interleukins
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Interleukins
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Interleukins
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Interleukins
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with each other
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with each other
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with each other
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with each other
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with each other
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
may have an increased serotonergic effect when combined with serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Actions and Spectrum:Â
It is used for the treatment of depression as an alternative drug. It is also applicable for the diseases like ADD (attention deficit disorder), Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease are among other uses where it not scientifically proved.Â
The efficacy in treating these conditions is still under investigation.Â
Frequency not definedÂ
AnorexiaÂ
eosinophilia (asymptomatic)Â
myalgia syndromeÂ
nausea/vomitingÂ
stomach painÂ
diarrheaÂ
 eosinophiliaÂ
 flatulenceÂ
 heartburnÂ
Black Box Warning:Â
The warnings may include Serotonin Syndrome.
Contraindication/Caution:Â Â
Do not use this drug if you are pregnant or lactating mother.Â
Seek healthcare professionals if the drug is overdose.Â
Pregnancy Warnings: Â
Pregnancy category: Not Assigned
Lactation: Â
Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown. Â
Pregnancy Categories:Â Â Â Â
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the 1st trimester or in the later trimester.   Â
Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.   Â
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.   Â
Pharmacology:Â
5-HTP is also known as 5 Hydroxytriptophan or dietary supplement which is derived from the plant Griffonia simplicifolia mostly grows in Africa.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Limited information availableÂ
Administration:Â
This drug taken orally in the form of tablets/capsules, don’t chew the tablet instead, make it to dissolve in mouth.Â
Swallow the capsule.Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name:Â 5 HydroxytriptophanÂ
Why do we use 5 Hydroxytriptophan (5-htp)?Â
5 Hydroxytriptophan (5-htp) is another antidepressant or herbal analgesic drug. This is used for the treatment of depression as an alternative drug.Â
It is also applicable for the diseases like ADD (attention deficit disorder), Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease are among other uses where it not scientifically proved.Â
The efficacy in treating these conditions is still under investigation.Â
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