Generic Name - Clomipramine
Category - Trycyclic antidepressant
Indications
Obsessions and compulsions
Generic Clomipramine is indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder. Clomipramine relieves the anxiety and unpleasant thoughts that make patients repeat everyday tasks (like hand-washing) many times.
Generic for Clomipramine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Clomipramine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past. Generic Clomipramine is contraindicated during the acute recovery period after a myocardial infarction.
Generic Clomipramine should not be taken by patients who have history of following ailment conditions
Glaucoma Blood dyscrasias
There are a number of medication that interact with Generic Captopril. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Astemizole MAO inhibitors Thioridazine Antacids Lithium Cimetidine Bupropion Warfarin Diphenoxylate Other medicines to treat depression
Generic for Clomipramine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericClomipramine The usual recommended dosage of Generic Clomipramine for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is 25 milligrams daily. The maximum daily dosage is 250 milligrams.
Generic for Clomipramine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Clomipramine side Effects include abnormal production of milk in females, blurred vision or eye pain, breast enlargement in both males and females, confusion, hallucinations, difficulty breathing, fainting spells, fever, irregular or fast, pounding heartbeat, palpitations, muscle stiffness and spasms. This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Clomipramine.
Generic for Clomipramine and Pregnancy
Generic Clomipramine have not been studied in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medication, if you are pregnant.
Generic for Clomipramine and Breastfeeding
Generic Clomipramine is excreted in human milk and should not be taken by nursing mothers. Breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before using this medication.
Generic for Clomipramine and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Clomipramine in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Clomipramine and Geriatric
Studies do not indicate any overall difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Clomipramine with relation to age.
Note
The above information about Generic Clomipramine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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