tricyclic

Speech parts

1. tricyclic - Noun

2. tricyclic - Adjective

Meaning

tricyclic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Having three rings of atoms in the molecule.
a tricyclic antidepressant
Anthracene is tricyclic.

tricyclic (plural tricyclics)

(chemistry) Any tricyclic compound.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Hypernyms

antidepressant antidepressant drug

Hyponyms

amitriptyline doxepin clomipramine desipramine protriptyline nortriptyline

Phrases with the word

tricyclic antidepressant tricyclic antidepressant drug tricyclic acetone peroxide

Examples

PER DRUG NOTES: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) Amitriptyline : Preferentially (8x over norepinephrine) inhibits the reuptake of serotonin but norepinephrine reuptake inhibition is clinically significant. Source: Internet

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant which is structurally related to the tricyclic antidepressants and is useful in treating patients with temporal lobe epilepsy. Source: Internet

The tricyclic antidepressants levels of norepinephrine while bupropion affects levels of both norepinephrine and dopamine. Source: Internet

SSNRIs are as effective as SSRIs in the treatment of anxiety disorders. citation Tricyclic antidepressants Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) have anxiolytic effects; however, side effects are often more troubling or severe and overdose is dangerous. Source: Internet

; Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) : TCAs behave like type Ia antiarrhythmics and could terminate ventricular fibrillation and decrease contractility. Source: Internet

Liu B, Anderson G, Mittman N, et al: Use of selective inhibitors or tricyclic and risk of hip fractures in elderly people. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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