Review the side-effects of Imipramine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Low/high blood pressure, fast heart rate, palpitations, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, heart block, ECG changes, heart failure and stroke.
Psychiatric - Confusion, hallucinations, disorientation, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, sleeplessness, abnormal dreams and irritable mood.
Central Nervous System - Numbness, tingling, incoordination, tremors, seizures, alterations in EEG patterns and ringing in the ear.
Eye - Blurred vision, visual disturbances and dilatation of pupil.
Allergic Reactions - Skin rash, hives, itching, photosensitization, swelling in the face and tongue and fever.
Blood - Bone marrow depression.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, constipation, stomach upset, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, mouth ulcer, abdominal cramps and black tongue.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in the male, spontaneous milk secretion in the female, increased or decreased sexual drive, impotence, testicular swelling, elevation or depression of blood sugar levels, urinary retention and dilation of the urinary tract.
Other - Jaundice and hair loss.
Tofranil
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Low/high blood pressure, fast heart rate, palpitations, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, heart block, ECG changes, heart failure and stroke.
Psychiatric - Confusion, hallucinations, disorientation, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, sleeplessness, abnormal dreams and irritable mood.
Central Nervous System - Numbness, tingling, incoordination, tremors, seizures, alterations in EEG patterns and ringing in the ear.
Eye - Blurred vision, visual disturbances and dilatation of pupil.
Allergic Reactions - Skin rash, hives, itching, photosensitization, swelling in the face and tongue and fever.
Blood - Bone marrow depression.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, constipation, stomach upset, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, mouth ulcer, abdominal cramps and black tongue.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in the male, spontaneous milk secretion in the female, increased or decreased sexual drive, impotence, testicular swelling, elevation or depression of blood sugar levels, urinary retention and dilation of the urinary tract.
Other - Jaundice and hair loss.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Imipramine
Imipramine(Tofranil) generic is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It is also used to treat bedwetting in children. It increases the amount of certain natural substances in the brain.Trade Names for Imipramine
India :
Depsonil-DZ Forte (25mg/5mg) |
Depsonil-DZ Forte (25mg/5mg) |
Karthin |
Elidep 25 |
IRA |
Talendep |
Normadep (75 mg) |
IRA (75 mg) |
Imprin (25 mg) |
Antipres (25 mg) |
Antipres (50 mg) |
Talendep (75 mg) |
Impramine (75 mg) |
Antipres (25mg) |
Antipres (50mg) |
Antipres (75mg) |
Depranil (25mg) |
Depranil (75mg) |
Depsonil (25mg) |
Depsonil-PM (75mg)
International :
Tofranil
