An older class of antidepressants that enhance the concentration of norepinephrine and serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS). They are named after their chemical structure, which contains three rings of atoms, and are closely related to the tetracyclic antidepressants, which contain four rings of atoms.
Any of a group of antidepressant drugs, such as amitriptyline, that contain three fused benzene rings and that block the reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin in the central nervous system.
Drugs used to treat bipolar and unipolar depression, believed to regulate neurotransmitters at the synapses in the brain.
A drug used to treat depression and panic disorder, e.g. amitriptyline and nortriptyline.
An older class of antidepressants believed to increase the brain’s norepinephrine levels.
Tricyclic antidepressants belong to a class of antidepressant medications. These drugs function by inhibiting the reabsorption of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals released from nerve endings in the brain, leading to an elevation in their levels. Notable examples of tricyclic antidepressants encompass amitriptyline, clomipramine, and imipramine.