Is Ludiomil still available?
1 September 2020: Maprotiline hydrochloride tablets not funded for new patients. End September 2020: Ludiomil 25 mg tablets expired (there will be no new stock) End July 2021: Ludiomil 75 mg tablets expire (there will be no new stock)
What is Ludiomil used for?
This medication is used to treat various types of depression and related anxiety. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tetracyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
Who manufactures Ludiomil?
Maprotiline was developed and has been marketed by the Swiss manufacturer Geigy (now Novartis) since the early 1980s under the brand name Ludiomil®.
Is maprotiline still available?
Mylan discontinued maprotiline tablets in June 2021. Mylan was the sole supplier of maprotiline tablets.
What is the brand name for mirtazapine?
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that doctors prescribe to treat depression. It is the generic version of the brand name drug Remeron.
What do tetracyclic antidepressants do?
Tetracyclic antidepressants relieve depression and anxiety by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine and regulating their activity. Serotonin and norepinephrine are chemicals (neurotransmitters) that nerve cells (neurons) release into the space (synapse) between them to communicate with each other.
Is maprotiline a sedating?
Maprotiline is a tetracyclic antidepressant. Although its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of depression, it has also been shown to exert a sedative effect on the anxiety component that often accompanies depression.
Is Maprotiline available in the US?
Maprotiline is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
What class of drug is mirtazapine?
Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Mirtazapine is in a class of medications called antidepressants.