Trazodone

Drug description

Antagonist / inhibitor of serotonin reuptake

Shape

Available as 50 mg, 100 mg and 150 mg pills

Indications

Used as a complementary treatment of behavior problems such as anxiety and phobias, and as an antidepressant.

 

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to trazodone

Concomitant administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Recommended follow-up

Depending on clinical efficacy and observed side effects.

Drug interactions

Antihypertensive agents , aspirin, antifungal azoles , CNS depressants, digoxin , macrolides, metoclopramide, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, phenothiazides and SSRIs antidepressants.

Storage

At room temperature and protected from light.

Warning

Use with caution in severe heart problems as well as liver and kidney diseases.