Lomont: Drug Information

Other names: Lofepramine

Drug Class: Tricyclic antidepressant

Uses of Lomont:

Lomont is a tricyclic antidepressant that is recommended for the treatment of depression. It works by hindering the action of the neuronal reuptake of non-adrenaline in the central nervous system (CNS). It also inhibits the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin at the synaptic cleft and helps uplift the mood. Lomont exhibits antidepressant as well as anxiolytic properties and helps combat tension, anxiety, nervousness and restlessness associated with depression.

Dosage:

It is essential for you to take the medication as prescribed by your physician. Lomont can be taken with or without food at regular intervals everyday. It is not recommended that you abruptly stop taking the medicine without your doctor’s consent as it may worsen some of your symptoms. The drug can be taken with or without food.

Warning and Precautions:

Do not take this medicine of you are allergic to Lomont.

Lomont can cause low blood sodium level, thereby resulting in drowsiness, muscle twitching, mental confusion and convulsions.

You must also tell your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease, phaeochromocytoma, thyroid disorder, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, glaucoma, hypotension, urinary hesitancy, epilepsy, porphyria or psychosis.

Avoid driving or operating any hazardous machinery while on the medication.

Caution is advised when administering this drug to patients with a history of glaucoma, brain tumors, seizures, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular disease and hepatic or renal impairments.

Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of the medication.

Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating before taking Lomont.

Side effects of Lomont:

Some of the most common side effects of the medication include dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, excitability, anxiety, diarrhea, nightmares, increased sensitivity to sunlight, changes in appetite and weight gain or weight loss.

Overdose:

In case of an overdose of the medication, you must report to your doctor at the earliest or contact your local poison control center.