Psychiatric
Amitriptyline
Elavil
Generic nameAmitriptyline
Brand nameElavil
Medication classTricyclic antidepressant
Typical adult example10–50 mg
FrequencyAt bedtime
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Neuropathic pain
- Depression
- Migraine prevention
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- Overdose can cause anticholinergic toxicity, hypotension, seizure and wide QRS.