Anafranil
Clomipramine capsules for obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. It tends to cause more drowsiness than other antidepressants in its class.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Clomipramine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg · 50mg · 75mg
This listing uses Anafranil as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Anafranil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Anafranil details
- Alternative names
- clomipramine
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- premature ejaculation; cataplexy associated with narcolepsy
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; dizziness; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; weight gain; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Mallinckrodt
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Fluoxetine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over five years, adolescents, and adults.
Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors; severe cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Clomipramine capsules for obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. It tends to cause more drowsiness than other antidepressants in its class.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the membrane reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, restoring balance to central neural communication pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Anafranil is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Clomipramine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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