This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pharmacotherapy in psychiatry, Subject name: Anatomy
which of the following is a tri cyclic antidepressant 
Select and explain. 
A. amitryptilline, B. fluoxetine, C. trazadone, D. bupropion
A: amitryptilline
Answer: A: amitryptilline 
Explanation: knowlede about the classes of antidepressents is very impoant as they are frequently asked in examinations amitriptilline is a tri cyclic antidepressent Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inibitor trazadone is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) Bupropion is a Noradrenaline and Dopamine reuptake inhibitor Ref.kalon and sadock, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, 1040