Butriptyline (Dl-10,11-Dihydro-N,N,beta-trimethyl-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene-5-propylamine) is a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative properties and uses similar to that of amitriptyline. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is an antidepressant drug from the tricyclic antidepressant group, which is sold under the trade names Elavil®, Tryptanol® or Endep®. It is a white, odorless, crystalline compound which is freely soluble in water. ...