TriCyclic Antidepressants

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
TCA
Pronunciation
/traɪˈsaɪklɪk æntɪˈdɛprɛsənts/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. There are two main classes of antidepressant used for treating cataplexy-the Tricyclic antidepressants and the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
  2. The researchers say it is important for people already taking tricyclic antidepressants not to stop taking the medication as a result of this study, but to see their GP if they are worried.
  3. Oral tricyclic antidepressants and traditional anticonulsants are better for short term pain relief than newer generation anticonulsants.
  4. Desipramine overdose is more likely to result in death than overdose with other tricyclic antidepressants, notes a company letter sent to healthcare professionals.
  5. Individuals taking certain medications such as Lithium, tricyclic antidepressants, and neuroleptics and individuals with conditions such as diabetes or retinal degeneration should be monitored by an ophthalmologist.

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