The prototypical tricyclic antidepressant. It has been used in major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, attention-deficit disorders, agoraphobia, and panic disorders. It has less sedative effect than some other members of this therapeutic group.
Also Known As:
Janimine; Tofranil; 4,4'-Methylenebis(3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid)-3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo(b,f)azepin-5-yl)-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine (1:2); Imipramine Hydrochloride; Imipramine Monohydrochloride; Imipramine Pamoate; Melipramine; Norchlorimipramine; Pryleugan; Imidobenzyle; Imizin; 5H-Dibenz(b,f)azepine-5-propanamine, 10,11-dihydro-N,N-dimethyl-