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amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
Source:AHFS
Cyproheptadine overdose
Poisoning from an overdose of cyproheptadine, which is an antihistamine.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2008
cyproheptadine
First generation antihistamine; serotonin antagonist; structurally and pharmacologically related to azatadine.
Source:AHFS
dihydroergotamine
Dihydroergotamine affects vasoconstriction (narrowing of arteries and veins). Dihydroergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with vascular headaches.
Source:MULTUM
dihydroergotamine nasal
Dihydroergotamine nasal causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels). It also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with migraine and cluster headaches.
Source:MULTUM
dihydroergotamine
Ergot alkaloid.
Source:AHFS
sumatriptan (injection)
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
indomethacin
Indomethacin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Source:MULTUM
indomethacin
Prototypical NSAIA; indoleacetic acetic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
verapamil (oral)
Verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Verapamil relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.
Source:MULTUM
lidocaine (systemic) (antiarrhythmic)
Class 1B antiarrhythmic agent amide-type local anesthetic.
Source:AHFS
lidocaine (local) (local anesthetic)
Intermediate-acting local anesthetic (amide type).
Source:AHFS
prednisone
Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Source:MULTUM
lithium
Antimanic agent.
Source:AHFS
Lithium carbonate
Lithium is a naturally occurring element that is classified as an anti-manic drug. It is available in the United States under the brand names Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithane, Lithotabs, and Lithobid.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
lithium
Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania.
Source:MULTUM
cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine. Cyproheptadine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.
Source:MULTUM
Periactin overdose
Periactin overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Periactin.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 19, 2007
prednisone
Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
Source:AHFS
propranolol
Propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Source:MULTUM
Propranolol
Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
propranolol
Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
Source:AHFS
sumatriptan (oral/nasal)
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
sumatriptan
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1-like receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
verapamil
Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine.
Source:AHFS
zolmitriptan (oral)
Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
zolmitriptan (nasal)
Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan nasal also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
zolmitriptan
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
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