Nortriptyline
- Generic Name
- Nortriptyline
- Brand Names
- Aventyl, Pamelor
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H21N
- CAS Number
- 72-69-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- BL03SY4LXB
- Background
Nortriptyline hydrochloride, the active metabolite of amitriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). It is used in the treatment of major depression and is also used off-label for chronic pain and other conditions.
- Indication
Nortriptyline is indicated for the relief of the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). Some off-label uses for this drug include treatment of chronic pain, myofascial pain, neuralgia, and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Pain, Orofacial, Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Associated Therapies
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