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
This listing uses Endep as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Endep 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.