Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor); Tricyclic Antidepressant; Cap: 10, 25, 50, 75 mg
Soln: 10 mg/5mL;
Nocturnal enuresis (give dose 30 minutes prior to bedtime):
6-7 yrs (20-25 kg): 10 mg PO qhs
8-11 yrs (25-35 kg): 10-20 mg PO qhs
>11 yrs (35-54 kg): 25-35 mg PO qhs
Depression:
6-12 yrs: 1-3 mg/kg/day PO tid-qid (max 20 mg/day)
>12 yrs: 1-3 mg/kg/day PO tid-qid (max 150 mg/day)
Therapeutic
serum range 50-150 ng/mL.