indalpine

Action and Spectrum

Actions and spectrum:  

It belongs to the Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class and helps to increase the level of serotonin in the brain.  

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined 

Diarrhea 

Dizziness 

Nausea 

Drowsiness 

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning: 

None  

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution: 

None

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy Warnings:  

Pregnancy category: N/A  

Lactation:  

Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown  

Pregnancy Categories:    

Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester.    

Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.    

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.    

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.    

Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.    

Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.      

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: 

It blocks the protein responsible for reabsorption of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron in the synaptic cleft region. 

Pharmacodynamics: 

Pharmacokinetics is yet to be fully discovered.  

Administration: 

The route of administration is not known.  

Pharmacokinetics: 

Limited information is available on ADME.  

Adminstartion

Administration:

Indalpine is available in oral dosage forms, such as tablets or capsules, with the specific formulation and dosage strength determined by the prescribing healthcare provider to meet the patient’s individual needs. The appropriate dosage of indalpine relies on factors like the patient’s unique characteristics, the severity of the treated condition, and other relevant considerations.

Following the prescribed dosage recommendations is essential. The administration of indalpine may occur once or multiple times a day, with the timing influenced by factors like the drug’s half-life and potential effects on alertness or sleep. Food interaction is a consideration, as the absorption of indalpine may be affected.

Healthcare providers may advise on whether to take it with or without food based on factors such as gastrointestinal tolerance and optimal absorption. Maintaining consistency in taking indalpine as prescribed is crucial to its effectiveness. Patients should avoid skipping doses or discontinuing the medication abruptly to prevent undesirable effects.

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name: indalpine 

Why do we use indalpine? 

Indalpine is indicated in the treatment of depression and anxiety.