Drug Name:Amitriptyline
Drug Class:Tricyclic antidepressant
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system
Use:
  • Treatment of depression
  • Management of chronic pain
  • Prevention of migraines
Side Effects:
  • Sedation
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Weight gain
  • Orthostatic hypotension
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to amitriptyline
  • Recent myocardial infarction
  • Narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Urinary retention
  • Severe liver disease
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Pain management
  • Neurology