Amitriptyline

Brand names: AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, Chlordiazepoxide and Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, Perphenazine and Amitriptyline Hydrochloride

Warnings

BOXED WARNING - Suicidality Risk: Antidepressants increased suicide risk in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. Adults over 24 showed no increased risk; those 65+ showed reduced risk compared to placebo. Key Warnings Include: - "Clinical worsening and/or the emergence of suicidal ideation and behavior...may persist until significant remission occurs" - Close monitoring required, especially during initial months and dose changes - Patients should not have access to large quantities; prescribe smallest feasible amount - Not approved for pediatric use; not recommended for patients under 12 years - Caution with cardiovascular disorders, seizure history, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism - Potentiates alcohol and CNS depressants

Uses

For the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states.

Dosage forms & strengths

Tablet, Film Coated POWDER

AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 mg AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 150 mg AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25 mg AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 mg AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 75 mg Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 100 mg Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 150 mg Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 50 mg Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 75 mg CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10 mg AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 27.98 mg PERPHENAZINE 2 mg PERPHENAZINE 4 mg AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 kg/kg

All identified pills

ZA 2

GREEN ROUND · Amitriptyline

4 manufacturers

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WHITE ROUND · Amitriptyline

3 manufacturers

ZA 3

BROWN ROUND · Amitriptyline

4 manufacturers

Side effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, tremors, headache, weakness, fatigue

Official source

DailyMed