Anafranil
utilized to support the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Strengths: 10 · 25 · 50mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Pharmacological class
TCA
- Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; maois
- Precautions and warnings
sedative effects; avoid rapid discontinuation
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; drowsiness; constipation
- Moderate side effects
blurred vision; urinary retention; weight gain
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
utilized to support the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; maois; cimetidine
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Consult doctor before use in pregnancy.
Serious side effects
arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; seizures — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Clomipramine inhibits the neuronal reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin, which helps balance neurotransmitter levels to alleviate symptoms.
Anafranil
utilized to support the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Clomipramine
- Listed indication(s): Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 10 mg28-10-mg-1998
- 120 tablets - 25 mg28-25-mg-2003
- 90 tablets - 50 mg28-50-mg-2008