Endep
Amitriptyline tablets for depression and nerve pain. They are often given at a lower dose for pain than for mood.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Amitriptyline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg · 50mg · 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Endep, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Endep vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Endep details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Neuropathic Pain
- Alternative names
- amitriptyline
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- migraine prophylaxis
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; drowsiness; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; weight gain; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Alphapharm
- 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, adolescents, and adults.
Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors; severe liver disease
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amitriptyline tablets for depression and nerve pain. They are often given at a lower dose for pain than for mood.
Mechanism of action
Blocks presynaptic reuptake transporters for serotonin and norepinephrine, enhancing central neurotransmission and blocking nociception.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Endep is the originator brand name, made by Alphapharm. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Alphapharm.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Amitriptyline is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.