Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name ANAFRANIL Has Generic Salt :: Clomipramine
- 2 ANAFRANIL Is From Company Novartis Priced :: Rs. 16.6
- 3 ANAFRANIL have Clomipramine is comes under Sub class #N/A of Main Class #N/A
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name ANAFRANIL Has Generic Salt :: Clomipramine
ANAFRANIL Is From Company Novartis Priced :: Rs. 16.6
ANAFRANIL have Clomipramine is comes under Sub class #N/A of Main Class #N/A
Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Clomipramine | TAB | Rs. 16.6 | 10 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10 |
| ANAFRANIL | Novartis | 10MG | 10 | Rs. 16.6 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Novartis :: ANAFRANIL | Clomipramine | #N/A | #N/A |
Indications for Drugs ::
Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Cataplexy, Narcolepsy, Phobias, Premature ejaculation, Enuresis, Trichotillomania
Drug Dose ::
Adult: PO Adjunct in cataplexy associated w/ narcolepsy Initial: 10 mg/day, up to 75 mg/day. Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Panic disorder; Phobias Initial: 25 mg/day, gradually increase up to 100-150 mg/day if needed. Max: 250 mg/day. Depression Initial: 10 mg/day, up to 30-150 mg/day if needed. >250 mg/day may be needed in severe cases.
Contraindication ::
Hypersensitivity. Concomitant use of MAOIs; recovery phase following MI, heartblock or other arrhythmias; mania; childn.
Drug Precautions ::
Cardiovascular insufficiency; narrow-angle glaucoma; urinary retention; history of epilepsy; renal or hepatic dysfunction; electroconvulsive therapy; hypotension; hyperthyroidism or concomitant treatment with thyroid preparations; suicidal tendencies; surgery; pregnancy and lactation; tasks requiring mental alertness; elderly; avoid abrupt withdrawal.
Drug Side Effects ::
Dryness of mouth; disturbances in micturition; drowsiness, increased sweating; sexual dysfunction; confusion, paraesthesia, ataxia, tremors; extrapyramidal symptoms; tinnitus, dizziness, fatigue, headache; wt gain esp in women; gynaecomastia and galactorrhoea. Potentially Fatal: Death, rare (except in patients with preexisting significant heart block and patients on MAOI therapy). Induction of mania in individuals with underlying manic-depressive illness or worsening of psychoses in already psychotic individuals.
Pregnancy category ::
3
Drug Mode of Action ::
Clomipramine is a potent inhibitor of serotonin re-uptake in the brain. Significant antagonism at cholinergic and ?1-receptors. Weak antagonism at dopamine receptors. It has also antidepressant, sedative and anticholinergic effects.
Drug Interactions ::
Barbiturates increase metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants; conversely cimetidine, guanethidine, haloperidol and phenothiazines block the tricyclic metabolism. CNS effects of alcohol enhanced. Potentially Fatal: If clomipramine is to be substituted for MAOIs, at least 3 wk should elapse after discontinuing MAOIs. Risk of hypertension and arrhythmias if co-administered with adrenaline and noradrenaline.
