Clomipramine Tablets

The product is utilized to manage symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder or related clinical conditions.

Strengths: 10 · 25 · 50mg

Medicine details

Alternative names

Anafranil

Therapeutic class

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Pharmacological class

Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

Known off-label uses

chronic pain

Minor side effects

nausea; dizziness; dry mouth; headache; constipation

Moderate side effects

sweating; tremor; weight gain; sleep disturbance; blurred vision

Dosage forms

Film-coated tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Alliance Pharmaceuticals

Onset Time

2–4 weeks

Duration

24 hours

Storage instructions

Store below 25°C in a dry place.

Drug interactions

alcohol; monoamine oxidase inhibitors; fluoxetine; cimetidine

Age restrictions

Not recommended for children under 5 years.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to clomipramine; recent myocardial infarction; cardiac arrhythmias; concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; severe hepatic impairment

Precautions and warnings

may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; use with caution in patients with epilepsy; monitor for suicidal thoughts

Serious side effects

qt prolongation — requires immediate medical attention; seizures — requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

The product is utilized to manage symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder or related clinical conditions.

Mechanism of action

Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant that acts by inhibiting the reuptake of both serotonin and noradrenaline at neuronal synapses, thereby increasing their availability in the central nervous system to help modulate mood and behavioral responses.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Should be avoided unless clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Small amounts pass into milk; clinical advice is required.

Clomipramine Tablets

The product is utilized to manage symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder or related clinical conditions.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Clomipramine
  • Listed indication(s): Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Phobic States, Cataplexy Associated with Narcolepsy

Usually available as

  • 180 tablets - 10 mg1144-10-mg-13552
  • 120 tablets - 25 mg1144-25-mg-13557
  • 90 tablets - 50 mg1144-50-mg-13562