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Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants for depression treatment
Posted on 16. Jun, 2008 by admin.
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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Generic Name
Brand Name
amitriptyline
Elavil
desipramine
Norpramin, Pertofrane
doxepin
Sinequan
imipramine
Tofranil
nortriptyline
Aventyl, Pamelor
protriptyline
Vivactil
trimipramine maleate
Surmontil
Heterocyclic antidepressants
Generic Name
Brand Name
amoxapine
Asendin
maprotiline
How It Works
These medications balance certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that cause depression when out of balance. When these brain chemicals are in proper balance, the symptoms of depression may be relieved.
Why It Is Used
This type of medicines is used to help relieve [...]