amitriptyline

/æməˈtrɪptələn/
IPA guide

Definitions of amitriptyline
  1. noun
    a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
    synonyms: Elavil, amitriptyline hydrochloride
    see moresee less
    type of:
    tricyclic, tricyclic antidepressant, tricyclic antidepressant drug
    an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘amitriptyline'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family