Amitriptyline Flashcards

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Indications

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  • Abdominal pain or discomfort
  • Major depressive disorder - not recommended due to overdose risk
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Migraine prophylaxis
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Mechanism of action

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  • Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in presynaptic terminals
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