Generic Tofranil Tablets (Antidep) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Generic Tofranil Tablets (Antidep) is Imipramine Hydrochloride. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Imipramine Hydrochloride(Generic Tofranil)
Generic Tofranil Tablets which contains the active ingredient Imipramine Hydrochloride is available in the form of Antidep manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India is an effective treatment for depression.
Generic Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride) is also sold under various other brand names like Antidep, Antideprin, Deprimin, Deprinol, Depsonil, Dynaprin, Eupramin, Imipramil,Irmin, Janimine, Melipramin, Surplix, Tofranil or Melipramine.
Imipramine Hydrochloride(Generic Tofranil) Preparations
Generic Tofranil Tablets (Antidep) is available as tablets of 10 mg and 20 mg.
Generic Tofranil Tablets (Antidep) - Storage Requirements
Generic Tofranil Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Generic Tofranil Tablets (Imipramine Hydrochloride) - Uses
Imipramine Hydrochloride in the form of Generic Tofranil Tablets (Antidep) tablets is used to treat symptoms of depression. Compared to other depressive states Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated. A minimum of One to three weeks of treatment may be required for optimal therapeutic effects to be evident. Antidep tablets may also be used as a therapy for reducing enuresis (Bed wetting) in children aged 6 years and older, after all possible organic causes have been eliminated by conducting appropriate tests.
Generic Tofranil Tablets (Imipramine Hydrochloride) - Dosage
Endogenous Depression
In adults undergoing treatment of Endogenous depression it is 75 to 100 mg daily in divided doses. The dosage has to be a maximum of 200 mg/day for outpatients or 300 mg/day for inpatients. In the case of Elderly patients and adolescents it is 30 to 40 mg daily in divided doses subject to a maximum of up to 100 mg/day.
Functional enuresis
For Children undergoing treatment of Functional enuresis 25 mg daily 1 hour before bedtime. If necessary, increase by 25 mg/day at weekly intervals, up to 75 mg daily in children ages 12 and older or up to 50 mg daily in children younger than age 12.
Side Effects Of Generic Tofranil Tablets (Antidep)
The most common side effects of Generic Tofranil Tablets are dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excitement, headache, impotence, nausea, nightmares, pupil dilation, sensitivity to sunlight, sweating, tiredness, upset stomach, vomiting, weakness Skin rashes, blood dyscrasiasand weight loss or gain. The rarely occurring side effects include Hypotension and changes in atrioventricular conduction time.
