GenRx Clomipramine



 
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GenRx Clomipramine - Basic Information

 

Indication of GenRx Clomipramine:

Clomipramine belongs to a group of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. This drug is used for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders and phobias, muscle weakness in those with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.

Action of GenRx Clomipramine:

Clomipramine increases the amount of the chemicals noradrenaline and serotonin in the brain.

Dose Advice of GenRx Clomipramine:

Clomipramine may be taken with or without food. Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, phobias: Adults: -1 tab (25mg) 2-3 times daily; increase stepwise (by 1 tab every few days) to 100-150mg daily in 2-3 divided dosesElderly: -1 tab daily, increase as above to 2-3 tabs dailyCataplexy associated with narcolepsy: -1-3 tabs (25-75mg) daily in 2-3 divided doses

Schedule of GenRx Clomipramine:

S4

Common side effects of GenRx Clomipramine:

The following are a list of common side effects that you should tell your doctor if they worry you: -Drowsiness, fatigue, agitation, increased appetite or weight gain, confusion, anxiety, sleep disturbances, impaired memory, yawning, impaired concentration-Dry mouth, sweating, constipation, blurred vision, trouble focusing your eyes, difficulty urinating (passing water), hot flushes, dilation of pupils-Dizziness, tremor, headache, muscle weakness-Lightheadedness, especially when you get up too quickly from a sitting or lying position-Nausea (feeling sick), constipation, vomiting, diarrhoea, poor appetite or weight loss-Rash or itching of the skin, increased sensitivity to the sun-Reduced sexual desire or difficulty reaching orgasm, swelling of the breasts or discharge of milk-Ringing in the ears, change in sense of taste

Uncommon side effects of GenRx Clomipramine:

The following are a list of uncommon side effects that you should inform your doctor immediately of: -Eye pain-severe abdomen pain-Difficulty in speaking or slurred speech-Muscle numbness, tingling, or spasms-Weakness or loss of balance-Severe dizziness or drowsiness-Fainting spells or seizures (fits)-Unusually high energy, irritability, or outbursts of anger-Confusion or hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there)-Yellow colour to the skin or eyes-Shortness of breath, wheezing or troubled breathing-Constant


GN: Clomipramine hydrochloride