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Impramine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression. Impramine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Impramine. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Impramine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Impramine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Impramine's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Impramine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Impramine related warnings section.
Impramine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Impramine in conditions like Heart Disease, Depression. Some other conditions that can be affected by Impramine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Impramine may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Impramine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Impramine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Impramine safe for pregnant women?
Impramine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Impramine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Impramine safe during breastfeeding?
Impramine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Impramine on the Kidneys?
Impramine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Impramine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Impramine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Impramine on the Heart?
Side effects of Impramine rarely affect the heart.
Impramine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Impramine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Impramine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Impramine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Impramine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Impramine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Impramine works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Impramine
Taking Impramine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Impramine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Impramine as it can have severe side effects.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 679-680
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 455-458
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tofranil-PM™ (imipramine pamoate)
