Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Panic Disorder, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Treatment for
Panic Disorder
What is Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Clomipramine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. It works by increasing the activity of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain to improve mood. Common side effects include sedation, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. Clomipramine is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, chronic pain, cataplexy, trichotillomania, stuttering, premature ejaculation, and premenstrual syndrome. It is absorbed quickly from the gut and metabolized in
Anafranil
is the brand name
Clomipramine Hydrochloride Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Anafranil
Clomipramine
1989
104
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Clomipramine, also called Anafranil, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder .
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Helps manage Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Helps manage Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Effectiveness
How Clomipramine Hydrochloride Affects Patients
Clomipramine is an antidepressant medication which works by blocking certain chemicals in the brain that control mood. It usually takes around two weeks for people's mood to improve after taking this drug. It is thought that clomipramine changes how receptors in the brain respond to other chemicals, which leads to increased production of a certain chemical that affects mood. Clomipramine is also used to treat certain types of pain, especially those caused by nerve damage.
How Clomipramine Hydrochloride works in the body
Clomipramine is a drug that affects the reuptake of serotonin in the brain. It also blocks certain receptors and sodium channels, which may help to reduce chronic pain, especially neuropathic pain.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dose of Clomipramine Hydrochloride is based on the diagnosed disorder, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression and Panic Disorder. The measure of dosage is contingent on the method of administration listed in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
25.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Panic Disorder
25.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Depression
25.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
Clomipramine Hydrochloride Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Myocardial Infarction
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Clomipramine Hydrochloride.
Common Clomipramine Hydrochloride Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Anagrelide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Anagrelide.
Apixaban
Major
The metabolism of Apixaban can be decreased when combined with Clomipramine.
Arsenic trioxide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Arsenic trioxide.
Artemether
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Artemether.
Asenapine
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Asenapine.
Clomipramine Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Anafranil overdose can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, which depend on the amount taken, age of the person, and how long ago the drug was taken. Severe reactions include changes in heart rhythm, very low blood pressure, seizures, and loss of consciousness. In some cases, death has occurred due to an Anafranil overdose. Other side effects include drowsiness, blurry vision, dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating, dizziness when standing up, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart failure, memory problems and confusion, and mood swings in those with bipolar disorder. Withdraw
Clomipramine Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Clomipramine Hydrochloride?
634 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Clomipramine Hydrochloride to alleviate Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Depression.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
66 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Panic Disorder
13 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Depression
305 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3
Clomipramine Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Clomipramine Hydrochloride?
5
Patient Review
2/3/2017
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
5
Patient Review
6/24/2022
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Depression
5
Patient Review
2/6/2014
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
4.7
Patient Review
4/4/2017
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Anxious
4.7
Patient Review
9/18/2015
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Panic Disorder
4.3
Patient Review
10/9/2017
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Anxious
4.3
Patient Review
11/1/2022
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
4.3
Patient Review
4/3/2014
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
4.3
Patient Review
10/6/2018
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
3.3
Patient Review
2/16/2020
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Depression
3
Patient Review
3/21/2013
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Anxious
1.7
Patient Review
5/4/2017
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
1.7
Patient Review
3/23/2020
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
1.7
Patient Review
10/8/2012
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
1
Patient Review
7/3/2014
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
1
Patient Review
5/17/2017
Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Patient Q&A Section about clomipramine hydrochloride
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is clomipramine a strong antidepressant?
"Although Clomipramine is most commonly used as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, it is also an effective antidepressant. It works by affecting certain receptors in the brain, as shown in the table below."
Answered by AI
What are the most common side effects of clomipramine?
"The following side effects may occur when taking clomipramine: feeling dizzy or tired, dry mouth, trouble Line, upset stomach, nausea or vomiting, changes in appetite or weight, flushed skin, sweating, tiredness, or blurred vision. Symptoms of anxiety may get worse when you first start taking clomipramine."
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How does clomipramine make you feel?
"Clomipramine may make you feel sleepy, so your doctor may start you on a small dose. They may then gradually increase your dose as your body gets used to it. Clomipramine is usually taken once a day at bedtime, but it can also be taken in smaller doses two to three times a day."
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What is clomipramine prescribed for?
"It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause OCD.
Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a nervous condition wherein a person has recurring thoughts or ideas or does repetitive things because they are anxious. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced, which can lead to OCD."
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