Drug Name:Clomipramine
Drug Class:Tricyclic antidepressant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain
  • Blocks histamine and acetylcholine receptors
Use:
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Chronic pain
Side Effects:
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
  • Weight gain
  • Sexual dysfunction
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to clomipramine or other tricyclic antidepressants
  • Recent myocardial infarction
  • Narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Urinary retention
  • Severe liver disease
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Pain management