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Amitriptyline

Generic Name
Amitriptyline
Brand Names
Elavil
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H23N
CAS Number
50-48-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
1806D8D52K

Overview

Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that has been used to treat depression for decades. ELAVIL, a previously approved branded product of amitriptyline, was first approved by the FDA in 1961. Amitriptyline has been investigated in the treatment of pain-related conditions, attributed to its analgesic properties.

Indication

This drug in indicated for the following conditions : Major depressive disorder in adults Management of neuropathic pain in adults Prophylactic treatment of chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) in adults Prophylactic treatment of migraine in adults Treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children aged 6 years and above when organic pathology, including spina bifida and related disorders, have been excluded and no response has been achieved to all other non-drug and drug treatments, including antispasmodics and vasopressin-related products. This product should only be prescribed by a healthcare professional with expertise in the management of persistent enuresis Off-label uses: irritable bowel syndrome, sleep disorders, diabetic neuropathy, agitation, fibromyalgia, and insomnia

Associated Conditions

  • Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Depression
  • Depression Acute
  • Diabetic Neuropathies
  • Insomnia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Migraine
  • Moderate Depression
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Nocturnal Enuresis
  • Severe Depression
  • Sleep disorders and disturbances
  • Tension Headache
  • Moderate Agitation
  • Moderate Anxiety
  • Severe Anxiety
  • Severe agitation

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/10/03
Phase 4
Recruiting
Institut Universitari D Investigacio En Atencion Primaria Jordi Gol
2024/05/16
Early Phase 1
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2024/03/15
Phase 2
Recruiting
2024/03/08
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Federico II University
2024/02/07
Not Applicable
Completed
Aalborg University
2023/12/08
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
2023/06/26
Phase 2
Completed
2023/06/05
Not Applicable
Recruiting
2023/05/22
Phase 4
Completed
2023/03/08
Phase 4
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Dr. Reaz Mahmud

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
67046-035
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
9/18/2017
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
68788-8363
ORAL
50 mg in 1 1
1/29/2024
St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy
60760-181
ORAL
75 mg in 1 1
12/22/2022
AvPAK
50268-039
ORAL
50 mg in 1 1
6/6/2023
Proficient Rx LP
63187-359
ORAL
50 mg in 1 1
10/1/2022
Proficient Rx LP
63187-408
ORAL
25 mg in 1 1
9/1/2022
DIRECT RX
61919-011
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
10/29/2015
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
0378-0042
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
9/26/2019
Proficient Rx LP
71205-466
ORAL
75 mg in 1 1
8/1/2022
H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
52959-008
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
10/11/2011

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
TRIPTA TABLET 10 mg
ATLANTIC LABORATORIES CORPN LTD
SIN00415P
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
10 mg
4/28/1988
TRIPTA TABLET 25 mg
ATLANTIC LABORATORIES CORPN LTD
SIN00414P
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
25 mg
4/27/1988
APO-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLET 25 mg
SIN00090P
TABLET, FILM COATED
25 mg
3/15/1988
APO-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLET 10 mg
SIN00089P
TABLET, FILM COATED
10 mg
3/15/1988

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
PMS-AMITRIPTYLINE
biomed pharma
02247304
Tablet - Oral
50 MG
12/11/2003
NU-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLETS
nu-pharm inc
02239230
Tablet - Oral
75 MG / TAB
N/A
MAR-AMITRIPTYLINE
marcan pharmaceuticals inc
02429918
Tablet - Oral
75 MG
4/27/2015
AMITRIPTYLINE
sanis health inc
02445921
Tablet - Oral
50 MG
N/A
APO-AMITRIPTYLINE
02403161
Tablet - Oral
75 MG
6/12/2013
PRIVA-AMITRIPTYLINE
pharmapar inc
02490145
Tablet - Oral
75 MG
2/25/2020
PMS-AMITRIPTYLINE
00654507
Tablet - Oral
50 MG
12/31/1988
AMITRIPTYLINE-10
PRO DOC LIMITEE
00370991
Tablet - Oral
10 MG
12/31/1976
LEVATE
biomed pharma
00306320
Tablet - Oral
25 MG
12/31/1974
AMITRIPTYLINE-25
PRO DOC LIMITEE
00371009
Tablet - Oral
25 MG
12/31/1976

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
DEPRELIO 25 mg CAPSULAS DURAS
Laboratorio Estedi S.L.
43523
CÁPSULA DURA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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