imipramine hydrochloride

imipramine hydrochloride
A tricyclic antidepressant. Metabolized to form desipramine, another tricyclic antidepressant.

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[USP] the monohydrochloride salt of imipramine, used especially in endogenous depression; used also in the treatment of childhood enuresis, panic disorder, chronic pain, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, cataplexy associated with narcolepsy, urinary incontinence, and bulimia nervosa. Administered orally or intramuscularly.

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  • Tofranil — To·fra·nil tō frā nil trademark used for a preparation of imipramine * * * n. see imipramine * * * To·fra·nil (to fraґnil) trademark for preparations of imipramine hydrochloride …   Medical dictionary

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