Elavil
Amitriptyline tablets for major depressive disorder. They belong to an older class of antidepressants that can also be sedating.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Amitriptyline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg · 50mg · 75mg
This listing uses Elavil as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Elavil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Elavil details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- amitriptyline
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- neuropathic pain; chronic tension-type headache; fibromyalgia
- Contraindications
- recent myocardial infarction; concurrent MAO inhibitor use
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; somnolence; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; blurred vision; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; QT-prolonging drugs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amitriptyline tablets for major depressive disorder. They belong to an older class of antidepressants that can also be sedating.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits neurotransmitter reuptake at norepinephrine and serotonin transporters, normalising nociceptive pathways in the brain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor neonate for withdrawal. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Elavil is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Amitriptyline, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.