Pregnancy Interaction

• Use with care while pregnant.
• Gabapentin is safer overall, but if you take it late in pregnancy, it could trigger withdrawal symptoms in babies.
• Nortriptyline could disrupt how a fetus grows and cause problems with breathing or feeding in newborns.
• Only use if the benefits are greater than the hazards.
• If you're pregnant, don't quit suddenly; withdrawal may make your symptoms worse.
• If you get pregnant while getting treatment, call your doctor right away.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is Pentanerv NT 100/10 used for?

It is used to treat nerve pain (neuropathic pain) that is caused by diabetes, shingles, an injury, or nerve damage.

Q2. Is this tablet something you can get addicted to?

No, it doesn't cause addiction, although stopping quickly can produce withdrawal symptoms.

Q3. Does it make you drowsy?

Yes. It's pretty typical to feel sleepy and dizzy.

Q4. Is it safe to drive while taking it?

Don't drive, use equipment, or do something that requires your full attention.

Q5. How long does it take to get to work?

You might not feel any better for 1–2 weeks.

Q6. Is it okay to take it at night?

Yes, a lot of patients take it at night because it makes them sleepy.

Q7. Is it for depression or anxiety?

Nortriptyline is an antidepressant, however when used with several other drugs, it is mostly used to treat nerve pain.

Expert Advice

• Take it at the same time every day, and at night is best.
• Don't drink alcohol at all; it makes you more sleepy and dizzy.
• Don't stop all at once; you need to taper off.
• Check your blood pressure and mood fluctuations on a regular basis.
• Tell your doctor if you have symptoms including swelling, trouble breathing, severe dizziness, or mood problems.
• Older people should be careful when using this because they are more likely to fall.
• Nortriptyline can make your mouth dry and induce constipation. To avoid this, drink a lot of water.

 Side Effects

• Sleepiness
• Dizzy
• Mouth that is dry
• Seeing things that are blurry
• Gaining weight
• Not being able to go to the bathroom
• Tiredness
• More hunger
• Not being able to focus
• Rare but serious side effects
• Changes in mood or thoughts of suicide
• Very bad allergic reaction
• Heartbeat that isn't normal
• Very swollen legs
• Hard time breathing
• Shaking or moving your body without meaning to
• If you have serious symptoms, get medical attention right away.

 How It Works 

• Changes how nerves send impulses in the brain.
• Lessens strange electrical activity.
• Helps with nerve discomfort and stops nerves from being too excited.
• 10 mg of Nortriptyline
• A type of antidepressant called a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
• Stops serotonin and norepinephrine from being taken back up.
• Helps with pain and calms down nerve pathways.
• The combined effect was better pain control, less nerve irritation, better sleep, and long-term alleviation from chronic nerve pain.

Medicine Interaction

• Alcohol (hazardous sleepiness)
• Painkillers that are opioids (morphine, tramadol)
• Sleeping pills and sedatives (such diazepam and alprazolam)
• Antidepressants (SSRIs, MAOIs)
• Antihistamines (cetirizine, levocetirizine—makes you sleepy)
• Blood pressure drugs (may make you dizzy)
• Antipsychotic drugs
• Drugs for heart rhythm
• Don't take MAO inhibitors with this medicine for 14 days.

 How to Use

• Take as directed, once or twice a day.
• Take at night if possible because it makes you sleepy.
• Take the tablet whole with water.
• You can take it with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can unless the next one is coming up quickly.
• Don't take twice as much.
• Don't quit all at once; the dose needs to be lowered slowly.

 Uses / Indications

• Neuropathic pain resulting from
• Diabetes (diabetic neuropathy)
• Shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia)
• Injuries to the nerves
• Sciatica
• Problems with the spine
• Fibromyalgia (not approved)
• Long-lasting discomfort in the nerves
• Sleep problems caused by nerve discomfort