Tofranil
Utilised to manage clinical depression and paediatric bedwetting to alleviate emotional distress and support bladder control.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Imipramine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tofranil, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tofranil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tofranil details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Nocturnal Enuresis
- Alternative names
- imipramine
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- panic disorder
- Contraindications
- recent myocardial infarction; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; drowsiness; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; weight gain; urinary retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults based on indication.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage clinical depression and paediatric bedwetting to alleviate emotional distress and support bladder control.
Mechanism of action
Non-selectively inhibits synaptic norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake while exhibiting systemic antimuscarinic actions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of neonatal withdrawal and developmental issues. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Tofranil is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Novartis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Imipramine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.