What is another word for tricyclic antidepressant drug?
Pronunciation: [tɹa͡ɪsˈa͡ɪklɪk ˌantɪdɪpɹˈɛsənt dɹˈʌɡ] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the term "tricyclic antidepressant drug" which are often used in medical literature. Some of the most common alternatives include TCA medications, cyclic antidepressants, and tricyclics. Other less frequently used synonyms might include tricyclics antidepressants, heterocyclic antidepressants, or simply TCAs. Despite their varied names, all of these terms refer to a class of medications that are used primarily to treat depression and other mood disorders. They are typically categorized as first-generation antidepressants, and are known for their unique chemical structure - which is characterized by a three-ring molecular structure.
