Amitriptyline

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Overview:

Amitriptyline
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Ziprasidone is a psychotropic agent belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives and is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. Ziprasidone is a selective monoaminergic antagonist with high affinity for the serotonin Type 2 (5HT2), dopamine Type 2 (D2), 1 and 2 adrenergic, and H1 histaminergic receptors. Ziprasidone acts as an antagonist at other receptors, but with lower potency. Antagonism at receptors other than dopamine and 5HT2 with similar receptor affinities may explain some of the other therapeutic and side effects of Ziprasidone. Ziprasidone's antagonism of muscarinic M1-5 receptors may explain its anticholinergic effects. Ziprasidone's antagonism of histamine H1 receptors may explain the somnolence observed with this drug. Ziprasidone's antagonism of adrenergic a1 receptors may explain the orthostatic hypotension observed with this drug. Ziprasidone functions as an antagonist at the Dopamine D2 , 5HT-2A , and 5HT-1D receptors, and as an agonist at the 5HT-1A receptor. Ziprasidone also inhibits synaptic reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. For the treatment of schizophrenia

Mechanism Of Action:
The mechanism of action of Ziprasidone, as with other drugs used to treat schizophrenia, is unknown. Ziprasidone exhibited high in vitro binding affinity for the dopamine D2 and D3, the serotonin 5HT2A, 5HT2C, 5HT1A, 5HT1D and alpha 1-adrenergic receptors, and moderate affinity for the histamine H1 receptor. However, it has been proposed that the drug's therapeutic activity in schizophrenia is mediated through a combination of dopamine Type 2 (D2) and serotonin Type 2 (5HT2) receptor antagonism.

News Articles on Ziprasidone

Lexicon Pharma says its irritable bowel syndrome drug LX1031 met study goal ...  -  14 Nov 2009
October 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that the antidepressant amitriptyline is just as effective as placebo in treating pain-predominant ... Gaea Times

FAQ: Pain Medications  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
...antidepressants, which may relieve certain kinds of chronic pain. Common antidepressants include amitriptyline, trazodone, and imipramine. 24 Medica

Personal Health The Many Ills of Peripheral Nerve Damage  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
...(Lyrica) and antidepressants like the tricyclic amitriptyline and the selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor duloxetine (Cymbalta). ... New York Times

Majority of Surveyed Physicians Prescribe Cymbalta and Lyrica for Treatment of ...  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
Surveyed rheumatologists told us that similar percentages of their prescriptions for amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine are in the first line compared with ... Reuters

Ruffolo trial has another hitch  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
He had been killed by a combination of heroin and amitriptyline, an antidepressant. Humphries apologized to the jury for the inconvenience the trial is ... Times Colonist

Cancer survivor died after head injury at home  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
The inquest heard that Mr White was a former breast cancer sufferer and had drugs in his system including diazepam and amitriptyline at a "therapeutic ... South Wales Evening Post

Which Antidepressants Treat Comorbid Anxiety and Depression?  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
...[9,10] Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) (eg, amitriptyline, imipramine) are considered second-line treatments, given the concerns of safety and tolerability ... Medscape

Accidental overdose of morphine killed mum  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
A post-mortem examination revealed the former legal researcher died from morphine toxicity combined with amitriptyline, carbamazapine and diazepam. ... Belfast Telegraph

HEALTH CARE AND MIGRAINES  -  ‎Oct 26, 2009‎
Amitriptyline, which is an antidepressant, may also be very effective as a migraine preventive. All migraine preventive medications require that adequate ... The Cypress Times

Slow diagnosis hampers uptake of fibromyalgia drugs  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
Surveyed physicians report slightly greater first-line use of off-patent agents amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine, which have a comparatively long history ... Medical Marketing and Media

Suffering from Chronic Pain  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
...doctors are prescribing medications, like certain tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline and imipramine), to address that sensitivity, ... MSN Health & Fitness

As Linda Vista's Immigrants Age  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
Her prescription amitriptyline, for pain, ran out months ago. Forty-five dollars was too much to pay the Logan Heights Family Health Center for a ... Voice of San Diego

Warning over double dose  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
Carolyn Davies, 49, picked up what she thought was her 25mgs prescription for amitriptyline, a combined muscle relaxant and sleeping tablet. ... Southend Standard

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Amitriptyline after addition of the treatment of GAD as a single doses of 20 mg single doses of buspirone see CLINICAL testing. T he the population studied. ... Newstalk ZB

Combined drug danger action call  -  ‎Aug 28, 2009‎
Evidence was given that Mr Angus, an intravenous drug user and member of the methadone programme, had methadone and other prescribed drugs amitriptyline and Otago Daily Times

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics  -  ‎Aug 21, 2009‎
In one trial, spinal manipulation was compared to amitriptyline. There is an urgent need for well-controlled studies of chiropractic spinal manipulation for Dynamic Chiropractic

Man pleads guilty to drug charges  -  ‎Aug 8, 2009‎
According to criminal complaints, Kennedy-Meier admitted to dealing cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy and prescription pills such as Viagra, amitriptyline and Iowa City Press Citizen

The crippling illness that GPs refuse to diagnose  -  ‎Aug 10, 2009‎
She was prescribed strong painkillers and amitriptyline, an anti-depressant that can be used for sleeping problems. 'I was distraught,' she says. Daily Mail

Woman denies killing husband in video  -  ‎Aug 21, 2009‎
...found by a hiker in an old viaduct, almost a week after he disappeared. He had been killed by a combination of heroin and amitriptyline, an anti-depressant. Canada.com

Good luck getting on disability with 'redlegs'  -  ‎Aug 9, 2009‎
I always try low doses of Elavil (Amitriptyline) which is one of those drugs that costs the pharmacist less than the bottle it's dispensed in. Hattiesburg American

Where's your headache at?  -  ‎Aug 17, 2009‎
For regular headaches preventative treatment with amitriptyline is available. Although better known as an antidepressant, amitriptyline doesn't prevent guardian.co.uk

Ruffolo murder trial adjourned again  -  ‎Aug 7, 2009‎
He had been killed by a combination of heroin and amitriptyline, an anti-depressant. The trial has been proceeding on and off for four months. Times Colonist

Crown closes case in lengthy Ruffolo trial  -  ‎Aug 28, 2009‎
He had been killed by a combination of heroin and amitriptyline, an anti-depressant. Yesterday, Lyon completed his cross-examination of Tessa Lloyd, Times Colonist

Reality-Checking: Case in Point  -  ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
Psychiatrists have long known that the tricyclic antidepressant, amitriptyline, also helps patients sleep. It, of course, affects multiple receptors in its Psychiatric Times

Psychiatric Involvement in Obesity Treatment  -  ‎Aug 28, 2009‎
Of the antidepressants, amitriptyline, mirtazapine, and imipramine have been found to be the most likely to produce weight gain, whereas bupropion and Focus (subscription)

The Low-Down on Depression and Mental Illness  -  ‎Aug 6, 2009‎
Nine weeks later, toxicology reports surfaced, pointing to intoxication from the drug amitriptyline, commonly used to “treat� manic depression or bipolar John Birch Society

What Is Postherpetic Neuralgia? What Causes Postherpetic Neuralgia?  -  ‎Aug 10, 2009‎
Examples of drugs that inhibit the reuptake of serotonin or norepinephrine are tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, desipramine (Norpramin), Medical News Today

Jailed TCS techie takes excess drug to end life  -  ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
Police said he was prescribed amitriptyline, an anti-depressant, by the jail doctor. He allegedly took an overdose of this drug to commit suicide. Daily News & Analysis

A Compound Found In The Sea Provides Promising New Treatment For ...  -  ‎Aug 5, 2009‎
For example, Amitriptyline is an anti depressant currently used for urinary incontinence and it has given relief in neuropathic pain. Medical News Today

Neuropathic Pain: The Sea Provides A New Hope Of Relief  -  ‎Aug 4, 2009‎
Amitriptyline, an anti depressant now used for urinary incontinence, has given relief in neuropathic pain; similarly, two drugs designed for treating Science Daily (press release)

The Register-Guard  -  ‎Aug 7, 2009‎
Among them were the antidepressant amitriptyline; the anti-anxiety drug hydroxyzine; the anti-insomnia drug zolpidem; the narcotic pain medication oxycodone The Register-Guard

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Sau đó tôi Ä‘á»?c báo thấy có hướng dẫn Ä‘iá»?u trị đái dầm bằng Amitriptyline 25mg/ngày, uống trong 60 ngày sẽ hết bệnh, tôi mua thuốc cho cháu uống đúng như vậy Tuổi Trẻ

De 10 hodepiner  -  ‎Aug 20, 2009‎
Mot mer alvorlige, langvarige og hyppige former for spenningshodepine, kan antidepressiva som amitriptyline virke forebyggende. Kjennetegn: Migrene er en Klikk.no

L'usine à fous  -  ‎Aug 18, 2009‎
Au début des années 1960, désireuse de promouvoir les propriétés antidépressives de l'amitriptyline, la société pharmaceutique Merck achète 50 000 Cent Papiers

Oproep: gevaarlijke medicijnen verloren  -  ‎Aug 9, 2009‎
De medicijnen kunnen zeer gevaarlijk zijn. Het gaat om Fluanxol, Paroxetine, Temazepam, Abilify, Akeniton, Amitriptyline, Buspiron en Clozapine. RTV Utrecht

Oproep: gevaarlijke medicijnen verloren  -  ‎Aug 9, 2009‎
Het gaat om medicijnen met de namen: Fluanxol, Paroxetine, Temazepam, Abilify, Akeniton, Amitriptyline, Buspiron en Clozapine. Nieuwsbank (persbericht) (abonnement)

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Fibromyalgia Syndrome  -  13 Jul 2009
7 Although the results of the meta-analysis were encouraging the majority of the studies examined involved amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant. ADVANCE for Physician Assistants

Medical Edge: Effective treatment is available for migraines  -  13 Jul 2009
...channel blockers, such as verapamil; anti-seizure medications (topiramate and divalproex sodium); and tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline. Post-Bulletin

Amitriptyline antidepressant found to have direct effect on the ...  -  ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
Researchers from the Emory University School of Medicine have evidently demonstrated this capability of the amitriptyline drug. Amitriptyline is stated to HealthJockey.com

Convicted murderer denies killing of missing teenager  -  ‎Jun 23, 2009‎
Tests showed she had been drugged with the sedative Amitriptyline. William Clegg, QC, prosecuting, told the jury that Tobin had also been convicted in 1994 guardian.co.uk

Mother faces prison after drugged milk killed son  -  ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
Laura Jane Vestuto, 28, crushed antidepressant amitriptyline and gave it to son Renzo to make him sleep. Vestuto disguised the drug using other medication This is London

Mistrial avoided in Ruffolo first-degree murder trial  -  ‎Jul 8, 2009‎
He had been killed by a combination of heroin and amitriptyline, an anti-depressant. Yesterday, BC Supreme Court Justice Mary Humphries told the 12-member Times Colonist

Health Reform by Successful Cancer Research  -  ‎Jul 8, 2009‎
Effects of amitriptyline and fluoxetine upon the in vitro proliferation of tumor cell lines. J Exp Ther Oncol. 2003 Jul-Aug; 3 (4): 169-84 33. The Gouverneur Times

Center Pet Pharmacy: The Solution To Your Pet's Anxiety  -  ‎Jul 1, 2009‎
Today, there are several medications that are currently used to treat pet separation anxiety such as Prozac (Fluoxetine), Amitriptyline, and Clomicalm. PR Web (press release)

Antidepressant Directly Stimulates Brain Growth Factor Receptors  -  ‎Jun 28, 2009‎
The widely used antidepressant and pain medication amitriptyline--but not other closely related drugs -- can impersonate the brain's own growth factors, Medical News Today (press release)

Key witness ends testimony in Ruffolo first-degree murder trial  -  ‎Jul 1, 2009‎
John Ruffolo was killed by a toxic combination of heroin and amitriptyline, an antidepressant. The trial is expected to continue tomorrow morning in the Times Colonist

When the 'cure' is the cause  -  ‎Jul 9, 2009‎
Some medications with anticholinergic activity include certain antidepressants, such as amitriptyline or paroxetine, and drugs for urinary incontinence, Buffalo News

Wife 'took John's life': ex-friend  -  ‎Jun 20, 2009‎
Forensic toxicology indicates he was killed by a toxic combination of heroin and the anti-anxiety drug amitriptyline. Kirkland, who is testifying under Times Colonist

Common meds can lead to cognitive impairment in older people  -  ‎Jul 9, 2009‎
Some prescription drugs, such as the antidepressant Paxil, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and the urinary incontinence drugs Louisville Courier-Journal

Doctor of Jackson hires Law firm, raises questions of medical practice  -  ‎Jun 27, 2009‎
Nick Drake, influential singer-songwriter, died at his childhood home in England in 1974 from an accidental overdose of the antidepressant Amitriptyline. Examiner.com

Long-Term Use of Antidepressants For Depressive Disorders and the ...  -  ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
In the analysis of individual antidepressants, increased risk estimates were observed for long-term use of amitriptyline, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, Medscape

Middletown tragedy: Toxicology report finds seven drugs in Wood's ...  -  ‎Jun 24, 2009‎
Frederick News-Post on Wednesday, Wood had in his system oxycodone, zolpidem, alprazolam, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, bupropion, and acetaminophen. Frederick News Post (subscription)

Ruffolo first-degree murder trial adjourned until at least Aug. 4  -  ‎Jul 7, 2009‎
He had been killed by a toxic combination of heroin and amitriptyline, an anti-depressant. As incredulous members of the Ruffolo family looked on, Times Colonist

New Pain Guideline for Older Patients  -  ‎Jun 30, 2009‎
For example, the guideline advises against the use of tertiary tricyclic antidepressants, including amitriptyline, imipramine, and doxepin, because they Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

Deep Impact  -  ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
To dry secretions, Dr. Rivner suggests amitriptyline or glycopyrrolate. Employing guaifenesin can reduce secretion viscosity to facilitate clearing. ADVANCE for Physician Assistants

But how might Demerol/meperidine have caused cardiac arrest, the ...  -  ‎Jun 26, 2009‎
...[7760] Examples of CNS depressants include amitriptyline; amoxapine; anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics [5610]; carisoprodol; clomipramine; clozapine; ScienceBlogs

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What Is Shingles? What Causes Shingles?  -  ‎Jun 23, 2009‎
In the UK the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for patients with shingles are amitriptyline, imipramine and nortriptyline. Medical News Today

Scientists Search For Sleepless Souls Suffering Lifelong Insomnia ...  -  ‎Jun 21, 2009‎
My doctor gave me 50mg of Amitriptyline. When I went back a fortnight later and told him they didn't work he doubled the dose and it still had no effect, Medical News Today (press release)

Partij gevaarlijke medicijnen vermist  -  ‎Jul 1, 2009‎
In de weekrol zaten de volgende medicijnen: 7 stuks Oxazepam (10 mg), 7 stuks Furosemide (40 mg),21 stuks Amitriptyline (25 mg), 14 stuks Temazepam (20 mg), Gelderlander

الصداع.. المخاوÙ? ووسائل العلاج  -  ‎Jul 11, 2009‎
...(مثل «أميتريبتيلين» amitriptyline) وبعض الأدوية المضادة للتشنجات (مثل «ديÙ?البرويكس» divalproex و«توبيرامات» topiramate و«غابابنتين» gabapentin). الشرق الاوسط

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Amitriptyline is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms:
Adepress; Adepril; Amineurin; Amitid; Amitril; Amitriprolidine; Amitriptylin; Amitriptyline; Amitriptyline Hcl; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Amitryptiline; Amitryptyline; Amytriptiline; Damilan; Damilen; Damitriptyline; Deprex; Dibenzosuberone/Amitriptyline; Domical; Elanil; Elavil; Endep; Flavyl; HSDB 3007; Hexathane; Horizon; Hydrochloride; Lantron; Laroxil; Laroxyl; Lentizol; MK 230; MK-230; Miketorin; N 750; Proheptadiene; Redomex; Saroten; Sarotex; Seroten; Sylvemid; Triptanol; Triptilin; Triptisol; Tryptanol; Tryptizol

Drug Category:
Amitriptyline is categorized under the following by the FDA: Analgesics; Antidepressants; Norepinephrine-Reuptake Inhibitors; ATC:N06AA09

Dosage Forms:
SYRUP; TABLET

Absorption:
Rapidly and well absorbed after oral administration

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo-[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine





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