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nortriptyline

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nortriptyline /nor·trip·ty·line/ (nor-trip´tĭ-lēn) a tricyclic antidepressant, used as the hydrochloride salt to treat depression and panic disorder and to relieve chronic severe pain.
nortriptyline [nor-trip´tĭ-lēn]
a tricyclic antidepressant, administered orally as the hydrochloride salt; it is also used to treat panic disorder and chronic severe pain.

Nortriptyline
Neuropharmacology A tricyclic antidepressant. See Tricyclic antidepressants.


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Both escitalopram and nortriptyline have their effect through the mood modulating neurotransmitter systems.
A total of 32 studies were included in the meta-analysis--19 comparing lithium with placebo and the rest with amitriptyline, imipramine, maprotiline, nortriptyline, fluvoxamine, carbamazepine, divalproex, or lamotrigine.
Teesside Coroner's Court heard how tests had shown that Mr Pearson's body contained high levels of the anti-depressant Nortriptyline, and the painkiller Tramadol.
 
 
 
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