| Active substance |
Amitriptyline |
| Also known as |
Elavil |
| Blood pressure |
Can cause orthostatic hypotension |
| Chemical name |
3-(10,11-Dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine |
| Dosage (medical) |
25-150 mg daily |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Relief from depression, anxiety reduction |
| Formula |
C20H23N |
| Half-life |
10-28 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Low |
| Lab Test |
Blood levels for therapeutic monitoring |
| Main action |
Antidepressant, anxiolytic |
| Side effects |
Dry mouth, sedation, weight gain, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Strength |
75mg |
| Substance class |
Tricyclic antidepressant |
| Trade name |
Elavil, Endep, others |
| Use in sports |
None |
| Water Retention |
Possible |
| Manufacturer |
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Packing |
10 tabs/blister |
