Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Nortriptyline
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Sensival?
depression and for the managemen...
used to treat depression and for the management of chronic, severe neurogenic pain
How It Works
Chemical Class
Amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Amine. It belongs to Amine reuptake inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Nortriptyline (HCl) is 299.80. Its pKa is 9.7.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
25 mg — 8 hourly
upto 150 mg/day . Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Acute porphyrias, severe hepatic impairment, arrhythmias, during the manic phase of bipolar disorder, heart block, immediate recovery period after myocardial infarction
Important Warnings
Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, epilepsy, history of bipolar disorder, history of psychosis, hyperthyroidism, increased intra-ocular pressure, patients with a significant risk of suicide, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, chronic constipation, concurrent ECT
Withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Abdominal painagitationalopeciaanorexiaanxietyarrhythmiablurred visionfatiguehypertensionmydriasisrestlessnessconfusionconvulsionsdelusionsdizziness
Drug Interactions
With or within 14 days of MAOIs
other antide-pressants
antihypertensives
antipsychotics
anticholinergics
sympathomimetios
carbamazepine. anti-arrhythmics
barbiturates
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Soln Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 188.2
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 9.41 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 188.2
ServaidRs 98.6
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Nortriptyline, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Motival
+ Fluphenazine
Rs 317
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Motival
10mg 0.5mg
+ Fluphenazine
Rs 499Rs 4.99/unit
GlaxoSmithKline PAKISTAN
Motival
10mg
+ Fluphenazine
Rs 499
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Modrin
10mg 0.5mg
+ Fluphenazine, Fluphenazine 1Mg, Nortriptyline 10Mg
Rs 38Rs 3.8/unit
No DRAP alertsPHARMADIC
Modrin
+ Fluphenazine, Fluphenazine 1Mg, Nortriptyline 10Mg
Rs 260
No DRAP alertsPharmedic Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
Modrin
10mg
+ Fluphenazine, Fluphenazine 1Mg, Nortriptyline 10Mg
Rs 38
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsPharmedic Pharmaceuticals Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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