Clomipramine

Generic Name
Clomipramine
Brand Names
Anafranil
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C19H23ClN2
CAS Number
303-49-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
NUV44L116D
Background

Clomipramine, the 3-chloro analog of imipramine, is a dibenzazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). TCAs are structurally similar to phenothiazines. They contain a tricyclic ring system with an alkyl amine substituent on the central ring. In non-depressed individuals, clomipramine does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depress...

Indication

May be used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and disorders with an obsessive-compulsive component (e.g. depression, schizophrenia, Tourette’s disorder).
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Associated Conditions
Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder
Associated Therapies
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