Term ID: T5334

Tricyclic Antidepressant

/tricyclic-antidepressant/
Class of medications used to treat depression by affecting neurotransmitter systems in the brain.
Example: Medications like amitriptyline and imipramine that increase availability of serotonin and norepinephrine.

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Reference: Paykel (1989)