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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Depression Bed-wetting

COMPOSITION:
Imipramine (25mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Impramine 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Impramine 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Impramine 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.As Impramine 25mg Tablet may impair your alertness or cause drowsiness or blurred vision, and this may affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Impramine 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Impramine 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Impramine 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Impramine 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine.

Imipramine   25mg

Uses of Impramine Tablet
Impramine 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and bed-wetting.It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

How to use Impramine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Impramine 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Impramine Tablet works
Impramine 25mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Constipation, Weight gain, Dry mouth, Difficulty in urination, Increased heart rate, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).

Expert advice for Impramine Tablet
The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may produce drowsiness or sleepiness. It can take 4 to 6 weeks for Impramine to start working. You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back. If your doctor asks you to stop Impramine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Impramine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Impramine is very less. It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Impramine a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ anticholinergic/ tricyclic antidepressant/benzodiazepine?
Impramine belongs to a class of medication called tricyclic antidepressants. It is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ anticholinergic/ benzodiazepine

Q. Is Impramine addictive?
No, Impramine is not addictive

Q. Is Impramine sedative?
It had sedative effect, due to its antihistaminergic effect

Q. Is Impramine good for anxiety?
Yes, Impramine may be used for the treatment of anxiety (panic disorder).