The Brand Name OSIDY Has Generic Salt :: Clomipramine 

OSIDY  Is From Company Crystal Ph. Priced :: Rs. 35

OSIDY have Clomipramine is comes under Sub class #N/A of  Main Class #N/A

Main Medicine Class:: #N/A  Sub Medicine Class :: #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.