amitriptyline hydrochloride

noun

Meaning

A tricyclic antidepressant medication used to treat depression, neuropathic pain, and to prevent migraine headaches.

Examples

  • Patients taking amitriptyline hydrochloride should be monitored for potential side effects like dry mouth or drowsiness.
  • The physician adjusted the dosage of amitriptyline hydrochloride after the patient reported persistent headaches.

Synonyms: antidepressant, tricyclic, analgesic, medication