nortriptyline

nortriptyline
nor·trip·ty·line nȯr-'trip-tə-.lēn n a tricyclic antidepressant administered in the form of its hydrochloride C19H21N·HCl see AVENTYL

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n.
a tricyclic antidepressant drug that is used to relieve all types of depression. It is administered by mouth; side-effects may include dry mouth and drowsiness. Trade name: Allegron.

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