Amitriptyline is an antidepressant. It is also known by other brand names like Elavil, Vanatrip, or Endep. All of these drugs including Amitriptyline have almost the same chemical formulation and reacts in the same manner.
Amitriptyline is indicated in the management of depressive illness and other relative conditions.
Amitriptyline Hcl Information
Amitriptyline may be used in depressive illness of psychotic or endogenous nature and in selected patients with neurotic depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states. Amitriptyline, because of its sedative action, is also of value in alleviating the anxiety component of depression.
As with other Tricyclic antidepressants, Amitriptyline may precipitate hypo-manic episodes in patients with bipolar depression. These drugs are not indicated in mild depressive states and depressive reactions.
Take Amitriptyline medication under the strict guidance of a registered medical practitioner only. |
