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Trazodone hydrochloride - Depression

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

To prescribe as 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free.

Note - the 100mg/5ml is very expensive and should not be prescribed.

 

Status 3

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Use capsules where possible. Trazodone 50mg and 100mg tablets are disproportionately expensive and should not be prescribed if a capsule could be used.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Trazodone hydrochloride
Indication :
Depression
Group Name :
Keywords :
tricyclic antidepressants, TCAs
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :

Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.

Not for routine initiation in new patients - risks of toxicity in overdose.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Depression
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Committee Recommendations (0)

  • No records returned.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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