See more Drug Summary What Is Tofranil? Tofranil (imipramine hydrochloride) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat symptoms of depression
Inpatient: 100-150 mg/day PO; may increase gradually to 200 mg/day; if no response after 2 weeks, may increase further to 250-300 mg/day; not to exceed 300 mg/day; may give in
Imipramine belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic
Imipramine belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic
For children aged 9-12 years the dose is 25 to 50 mg each day, and for children aged over
new or worse anxiety feeling very agitated or restless panic attacks trouble sleeping (insomnia) new or worse irritability acting aggressive, being angry, or violent acting on
Dosage forms: oral capsule (pamoate 100 mg; pamoate 125 mg; pamoate 150 mg; pamoate 75 mg), oral tablet (10 mg; 25
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It treats depression by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that are needed to maintain mental balance
CAPSULES: Hospitalized Patients: Initial dose: 100 to 150 mg orally once a day, increasing to 200 mg/day if necessary
25 mg; 8-11 years: 25-50 mg; Over 11 years: 50-75 mg at bedtime; max The most frequent of side effects are dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, increased heart rate, sedation, irritability, dizziness, and Tofranil; Tofranil-PM; Descriptions
Imipramine (Tofranil, Tofranil-PM) is an antidepressant medication prescribed for the treatment of chronic pain, depression, and bedwetting
Each 2 mL ampul contains imipramine hydrochloride USP, 25 mg; ascorbic acid, 2 mg; sodium bisulfite, 1 mg; sodium sulfite, anhydrous, 1 mg
Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and switch you to the capsule form
Generic name: Imipramine hydrochloride Doses usually begin at 25 milligrams per day
11/18 Tofranil-PM® imipramine pamoate capsules (75 mg, 100 mg, 125 mg and 150 mg) For oral administration Rx only Prescribing Information Initial dosage should be low and increases should be gradual and cautiously prescribed
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During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed
ECG changes of unknown significance have been reported in pediatric patients with doses twice this amount
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The most frequent of side effects are dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, increased heart rate, sedation, irritability, dizziness, and decreased coordination
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