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