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Meaning of "amitryptyline" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AMITRYPTYLINE

amitryptyline  [ˌæmɪˈtrɪptəˌliːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMITRYPTYLINE

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Amitryptyline is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AMITRYPTYLINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline /eɪmɪtrɪptiːn/ is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is the most widely used TCA and is an efficacious treatment for major depressive disorder. It was originally developed by Merck, first synthesised in 1960 and was first approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on 7 April 1961. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.

Definition of amitryptyline in the English dictionary

The definition of amitryptyline in the dictionary is a drug with several uses, but most commonly prescribed to treat depression.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMITRYPTYLINE


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gasolene
ˈɡæsəˌliːn
gasoline
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ˌaɪsəʊˈprenəˌliːn
lobeline
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mescalin
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mescaline
ˈmɛskəˌliːn
methylnaphthalene
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morpholine
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naphthaline
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nickeline
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pemoline
ˈpɛməˌliːn
percaline
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picoline
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMITRYPTYLINE

aminophylline
aminopterin
aminopyrine
amir
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Amis
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amissibility
amissible
amissing
Amisus
Amitabha
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amitriptyline
amitrole
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WORDS THAT END LIKE AMITRYPTYLINE

amitriptyline
beryline
Caroline
cordyline
decline
guyline
hotline
keyline
line
nortriptyline
offline
on line
online
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pargyline
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storyline
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Synonyms and antonyms of amitryptyline in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «amitryptyline» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMITRYPTYLINE

Find out the translation of amitryptyline to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of amitryptyline from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amitryptyline» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

阿米替林
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amitriptilina
570 millions of speakers

English

amitryptyline
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

amitryptyline
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

amitryptyline
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

амитриптилин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amitriptilina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

amitryptyline
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amitryptyline
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amitryptyline
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Amitryptylin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アミトリプチリン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

amitryptyline
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amitryptyline
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

amitryptyline
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

amitryptyline
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एमित्र्रीप्टीलाईन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

amitriptilin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amitriptilina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

amitryptyliny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

амітриптилін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amitriptilină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αμιτρυπτυλίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

amitriptilien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

amitryptylin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

amitryptyline
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of amitryptyline

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMITRYPTYLINE»

The term «amitryptyline» is used very little and occupies the 160.521 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMITRYPTYLINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «amitryptyline» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «amitryptyline» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amitryptyline

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMITRYPTYLINE»

Discover the use of amitryptyline in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amitryptyline and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Clinical Naturopathic Medicine
... Tricyclics (Amitryptyline, Nortriptyline) Antidepressants/SSRIs (Sertraline, Paroxetine) Antidepressants/ Tricyclics (Amitryptyline, Nortriptyline) Antidepressants/ Tricyclics (Amitryptyline, Nortriptyline) Antidepressants/ Tricyclics (Amitryptyline, ...
Leah Hechtman, 2012
2
Tardive Dyskinesia: A Task Force Report of the American ...
[1981] criteria) and with or without major depressive disorder who were randomly assigned to haloperidol (a mean daily dose of 7.2 mg), amitryptyline (a mean daily dose of 148 mg), or a placebo for 5 weeks. Haloperidol was superior to both  ...
American Psychiatric Association. Task Force on Tardive Dyskinesia, 1992
3
Colen Flash Review: Neurology Flashcards, Vol. 1 & 2
The correct answer is A, Amitryptyline. • Amitryptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Tricyclics are considered a first line of therapy for post-herpetic neuralgia (PNH). • Amitryptyline inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in a 1:1 ...
Colen, 2006
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Objective Structured Medicine
Pain not fully accounted for by current tissue injury, exacerbated by psychic factors and associated with functional impairment. Rx: Amitryptyline 25-75 mg po. Hypochondriasis: Exaggeration or misinterpretation of normal physiological features ...
Kunjumon Vadakkan, 2006
5
Understanding Pain: What You Need to Know to Take Control: ...
... Phono- and photophobia – History and physical – MRI/CT • Gabapentin • Amitryptyline • Carbamazepine • Analgesics/ NSAIDs • Microvascular decompression • Nerve blocks • Radiofrequency ablation Trigeminal Neuralgia • Lancinating, ...
Alan D Kaye M.D., Richard D. Urman, 2011
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Don't Mind Me
I had cut down and come off the Amitryptyline with no adverse effects whatsoever . Originally I had been taking 450mg of Amitryptyline. The psychiatrist said this was for “protection”. I started to cut down the Olanzapine from 20mg. In l995 I was  ...
Judith Haire
7
Expert Guide to Oncology
The initial treatment of neuropathic pain involves drugs that diminish or decrease transmission along nerve fibers, such as amitryptyline, dilantin, carbamazepine, and neurontin. I prefer to use amitryptyline, 10 to 25 mg orally three times daily; ...
Jacob D. Bitran, 2000
8
Handbook of Depression and Anxiety: A Biological Approach
An interesting study showed a relationship between IL-6 production from the lymphocytes of depressed patients and the treatment response: patients producing low levels of IL-6 showed a better response to treatment with amitryptyline over ...
Siegfried Kasper, Johan A. den Boer, J.M. Ad Sitsen, 2003
9
Pediatricians and Pharmacologically Trained Psychologists: ...
The clinician begins with a single bedtime dose of amitryptyline 10 mg (or imipramine 10 mg if the patient is constipated), and titrate the dose, increasing by 10 mg each day (or week) until the patient achieves easy, restful sleep through the ...
George M. Kapalka, 2011
10
Handbook of Psychiatry in Palliative Medicine
A controlled study of amitryptyline in the treatment of chronic pain. Pain, 1982; 14: 169-179. Max MB, Culnane M, Schafer SC, Oracely RH, et al. Amitryptyline relieves diabetic neuropathy pain in patients with normal and depressed mood.
Division of Palliative Care University of Manitoba Harvey Max Chochinov Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, William Breitbart Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMITRYPTYLINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amitryptyline is used in the context of the following news items.
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Some over the counter medicines have been linked to a risk of …
Taken with certain prescription drugs — such as sleeping pills or tricyclic antidepressants (eg amitryptyline) that slow down the brain or nervous ... «Gloucester Citizen, Jan 15»
2
Number of Scots on anti-depressants hits a record high
It means almost 15 per cent of the population take drugs such as amitryptyline, citralopram and fluoxetine. The figure represents an increase of ... «Express.co.uk, Oct 14»
3
Cognitive Therapy Helps Kids With Migraine
Headache frequency was significantly reduced in older children with migraine when cognitive behavioral therapy was added to amitryptyline in ... «MedPage Today, Dec 13»
4
Tranquillisers may cause impotence
Popular tricyclic antidepressants include amitryptyline, and the brand name drugs Anafranil, Tofranil and Vivactil. After taking into account risk ... «Health24.com, May 13»
5
Medicines that promote erectile dysfunction, impotence
Popular tricyclic antidepressants include amitryptyline, and the brand name drugs Anafranil, Tofranil and Vivactil. After taking into account risk ... «Indian Express, May 13»
6
Dr Le Fanu's online health clinic, Friday 10 May 2013
Your reader suffering from PTSD might be wise to find a more competent doctor for his polymyalgia rheumatica: amitryptyline is used for the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 13»
7
The back pain victims who suffer needlessly for years
She has also been prescribed amitryptyline. However, she has had to face the fact that her neuropathic pain will never be cured, because ... «Daily Mail, Oct 11»
8
Ask the doctor: What has made my hand so swollen?
Small doses of tricyclic antidepressants such as amitryptyline, taken once at night over several months, can prove to be very effective in ... «Daily Mail, Jun 11»
9
Are you sleeping safe and sound?
In her bid to cope with long shifts at work, Lorna suffered a heart attack brought on by the drug Amitryptyline, an antidepressant sometimes used ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 11»
10
Postherpetic Neuralgia: New Perspectives on Pathogenesis and …
Secondary amine TCAs, such as nortriptyline and despramine, also can be used due to a superior safety profile compared with the tertiary amine amitryptyline. «Pain Medicine News, Feb 11»

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