Elavil (Noun)
Meaning
A tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor carefully monitored her patient's reaction to Elavil due to its potential for serious side effects.
- Elavil was prescribed to treat her depression, but she had to be cautious about taking other medications.
- The patient's pharmacist warned her about the potential interactions between Elavil and her blood pressure medication.
- After taking Elavil for several months, she began to experience some of the common side effects associated with the medication.
- Her doctor decided to switch her to a different antidepressant due to the risks associated with long-term use of Elavil.