Elavil Anapsique Amitriptyline 50 mg 20 tabs

💊 Nombre comercial: Elavil / Anapsique
🧪 Principio activo: Amitriptilina
💊 Concentración: 50 mg
📦 Presentación: Caja con 20 tabletas
🧠 Grupo terapéutico: Antidepresivo tricíclico

💊 Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat mood disorders and chronic pain. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

💢 Indications

✔️ Major depressive disorder
✔️ Anxiety disorders
✔️ Chronic neuropathic pain
✔️ Fibromyalgia
✔️ Migraine prevention
✔️ Insomnia related to depression

⚙️ Mechanism of Action

🧠 Inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
🔄 Enhances synaptic transmission
😌 Restores chemical balance in the brain

💊 Dosage and Administration

📅 Initial dose: 25–50 mg at bedtime
📈 Gradually adjusted as needed
🛏️ Administer at night due to sedative effect
⚠️ Do not discontinue abruptly

⚠️ Common Side Effects

😴 Drowsiness
🧠 Dizziness, confusion
👄 Dry mouth
🚽 Constipation
💓 Palpitations
📈 Weight gain

🚫 Contraindications

🚫 Hypersensitivity to amitriptyline
🚫 Concomitant use with MAO inhibitors
🚫 Recent myocardial infarction
🚫 Narrow-angle glaucoma
🚫 Urinary retention

⚠️ Warnings and Precautions

❗ Risk of suicidal thoughts especially early in treatment
❗ Monitor cardiac history
⚠️ Use caution in elderly patients
⚠️ Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants

Elavil is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Elavil affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. Elavil is used to treat symptoms of depression. Elavil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about Elavil? Do not use Elavil if you are allergic to amitriptyline, or if you have recently had a heart attack. Do not use Elavil if you have taken cisapride (Propulsid) or used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment