Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amitryptyline
Drug Class
Antidepressants
Chemical Class
Dibenzocycloheptadiene
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N06AA09
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Amitriptyline (HCl) is a prototype drug of tricyclic antidepressants. It has characteristic three ring nucleus. Tricyclic antidepressant ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Dibenzocycloheptadiene
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group
Amitriptyline is the derivative of Amitriptyline (HCl). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Dibenzocycloheptadiene. It belongs to Adenosine uptake inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Amitriptyline (HCl) is 313.90. Its pKa is 9.4.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
0.285 to 0.429 mg/ kg — 6 hourly
Initial
2
Adult · IM
0.714 to 2.143 mg/ kg — 24 hourly
Maintenance for 6 Months
3
Adult · PO
50 to 100 mg — 24 hourly
At bedtime, increased gradually to 150 mg/day.
4
Child · Oral
0.4 to 0.8 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Recommended for 5-12 yrs Children
Safety Alerts
Arrhythmias, acute porphyrias, during manic phase of bipolar disorder, heart block, immediate recovery period after myocardial infarction, severe liver disorder
Important Warnings
Cardiovascular disease (risk of sudden death), hepatic impairment (avoid if severe), diabetes, epilepsy, history of bipolar disorder, history of psychosis or mania, chronic constipation, hyperthyroidism, increased intra-ocular pressure, patients with risk of suicide, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Agitationanorexiafatiguehypertensionmydriasisoedemapalpitationrestlessnessstomatitisblurred visionconfusionconstipationconvulsionsdelusionsdizziness
Drug Interactions
With or within 14 days of MAOIs. Other antide-pressants
St. Johns Wort
tramadol
drugs that prolong the QT interval (e.g. antiarrhythmics)
moxifloxacin
anticonvulsants
diltiazem
verapamil
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 282
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 100 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 2.82 per unit
~11% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 100Rs 282
ServaidRs 180
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 318.21
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Amitryptyline, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Ready
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Rs 140.83 ceiling
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Rs 1,442.14 ceiling
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25mg
Rs 189.01 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPharmedic Pharmaceuticals Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
AMYLINE
25mg
Rs 153
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMS SIZA INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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