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Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

Available Cut Off(s):

  • Urine 510K cleared: 1000 ng/ml

Pharmaceutical Name: Amitriptyline, Elavil Endep, Cyclobenzaprine, Flexeril, Clomipramine, Anafranil, Perphenazine, Tralofon, Desipramine, Norpramin, Imipramine, Totranil, Nortiptyline, Pamelor, Protriptyline, Vicactil, Trimipramine, Surmontil, Promazine, Sparine, Nordoxepine, Doxepin, Sinequan

Street Names: Blue angels, Blue birds, TCA

Signs of Use: Elevated body temp, pulse and BP, pupils dilated, agitation, seizures, constipation, dry/flush skin.

Detection Window:

  • Urine - Avg. 7-10 days. Therapeutic dose 3 days, extended use 4 weeks.

  • Oral Fluid - unknown