Motrin Tablets and Protriptyline Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: suspension, tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Motrin, Advil, Advil Liqui-Gels, Midol, Motrin IB, Motrin Migraine Pain, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children's Ibuprofen, PediaCare Children’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infant’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Caldolor, NeoProfen, Genpril, Ibu, Midol IB, Children's Motrin, Motrin Junior Strength

Motrin (ibuprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Motrin is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.

Motrin is FDA-approved for adults and children who are at least 6 months old.

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Because of its activating properties, particularly suitable for withdrawn and anergic patients.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