Lithostat and Protriptyline Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: acetohydroxamic acid
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Lithostat

Lithostat helps prevent a build-up of ammonia in urine that can be caused by a bladder infection. Increased ammonia in urine can cause the growth of kidney stones.

Lithostat is used to keep urine ammonia levels low in people who have a certain type of chronic bladder infection.

Lithostat is not an antibiotic and will not treat the infection itself. Lithostat is only part of a treatment program that may also include antibiotics to treat the infection, and surgery to remove kidney stones. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.

Lithostat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: protriptyline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vivactil

Treatment of depression.

Because of its activating properties, particularly suitable for withdrawn and anergic patients.

Has been used for the symptomatic management of OSAHS; however, has not been shown to reduce the frequency of apnea and may cause bothersome anticholinergic effects. Standard treatment(s) for underlying obstruction (e.g., continuous positive airway pressure) and use of adjunctive pharmacologic agents to relieve excessive daytime sleepiness (e.g., modafinil) currently are preferred in patients with this condition.