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Tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs) are a class of drugs used as antidepressants. They are named after their chemical structure, which is based on a tetracyclic ring system.
- Amitriptyline is a TeCA which is used to treat depression. It works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
- Clomipramine is a TeCA which is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
- Doxepin is a TeCA which is used to treat depression. It works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
- Imipramine is a TeCA which is used to treat depression and enuresis (bedwetting). It works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
- Trimipramine is a TeCA which is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
Chemical structures of tetracyclic antidepressants: