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Amitriptyline / Tricyclic antidepressants
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Amitriptyline / Tricyclic antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressant
Guidance notes
Strongly sedating and anticholinergic, including at low doses used for pain or sleep. Not acceptable for flying duties.
Known SA brand names
TrepilineTryptanolDeptran
Contact a professional
Our partner Buchner Med can assist with aviation medical assessments and DAME consultations. Alternatively, find an SACAA-certified DAME directly through the official list.
Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.