Definitions for amitriptyline
ˌæm ɪˈtrɪp təˌlin, -ˌlaɪn, -lɪnamitripty·line

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. amitriptyline, amitriptyline hydrochloride, Elavilnoun

   a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. amitriptylinenoun

   An antidepressant drug sold under the name Elavil.

2. amitriptylinenoun

   A tablet containing this drug.

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1. Amitriptyline

   Amitriptyline, sold under the brand name Elavil among others, is a tricyclic antidepressant primarily used to treat major depressive disorder, a variety of pain syndromes such as neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, migraine and tension headaches. Due to the frequency and prominence of side effects, amitriptyline is generally considered a second-line therapy for these indications.The most common side effects are dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, and weight gain. Of note is sexual dysfunction, observed primarily in males. Glaucoma, liver toxicity and abnormal heart rhythms are rare but serious side effects. Blood levels of amitriptyline vary significantly from one person to another, and amitriptyline interacts with many other medications potentially aggravating its side effects. Amitriptyline was discovered in the late 1950s by scientists at Merck and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1961. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 81st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 9 million prescriptions.

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1. amitriptyline

   Amitriptyline is a type of medication primarily used to treat a number of mental illnesses. These include major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, and less commonly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder. Other uses include prevention of migraines, treatment of neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia and postherpetic neuralgia, and less commonly insomnia. It is a tricyclic antidepressant and works by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain that help regulate mood and emotions.

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1. Amitriptyline

   Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is the most widely used TCA and may be efficacious for the treatment of depression, with effects similar to SSRIs according to a meta-analysis from early 2001. These types of tricyclics have been used historically for the treatment of migraines, tension headaches, anxiety, psychosis, aggression and violent behavior. Amitriptyline is not recommended for the treatment of depression due to a high rate of fatality in overdose. It is also associated with also abdominal pain, stomatitis, palpitation, oedema, hypertension, restlessness, fatigue, mydriasis, and increased intra-ocular pressure.

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1. Amitriptyline

   Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines.

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1. amitryptiline

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of amitriptyline in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of amitriptyline in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=amitriptyline
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amitriptyline
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyline
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5. ^ Wikidata
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