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