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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
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Tablets
国药准字H31021200
化学药品
片剂(糖衣)
3/2/2020
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Tablets
国药准字H43020561
化学药品
片剂
4/25/2020
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Tablets
国药准字H32023764
化学药品
片剂
7/22/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

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

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