Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline, sold under the brand Pamelor, is a tricyclic antidepressant used for depression and nerve pain. This page covers the one formulation available in the catalogue.
Key points
- Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that affects chemicals in the brain involved in mood and pain.
- The listed formulation is a 25mg capsule, the form in which Pamelor is available.
- Pamelor originates from the brand developed by Mallinckrodt and is listed as a generic equivalent.
How nortriptyline works
Nortriptyline affects chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, which are involved in mood and pain. As a tricyclic antidepressant, it restores the balance of these natural substances.
