amitriptyline

amitriptyline

 [am″ĭ-trip´tĭ-lēn]

a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative effects; also used in treating enuresis, chronic pain, peptic ulcer, and bulimia nervosa.

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amitriptyline

(ăm′ĭ-trĭp′tə-lēn′)

n.

A tricyclic antidepressant drug, C₂₀H₂₃N, used in the form of its hydrochloride salt.

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amitriptyline

Elavil Neuropharmacology A tricyclic antidepressant, with sedative and anticholinergic properties, which may be used for peripheral neuropathy Adverse effects Rash, nausea, weight gain/loss, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, confusion, seizures, coma, orthostatic hypotension

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amitriptyline

A tricyclic antidepressant drug. The drug is on the WHO official list. A brand name is Triptafen.

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