ELAVIL
\ɪlˈavə͡l], \ɪlˈavəl], \ɪ_l_ˈa_v_əl]\
Definitions of ELAVIL
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a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
By Princeton University
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a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antaganize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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