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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Is Imipramine Used For

Health Encyclopedia: Imipramine Overdose

Definition

This is poisoning from taking too much of the drug imipramine, an antidepressant.


Alternative Names

Tofranil; Janimine


Poisonous Ingredient

Imipramine


Where Found
  • Antideprin
  • Berkomine
  • Janimine
  • Norpramin
  • Tipramine
  • Tofranil
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Health Guide

TMJ Medications
...Tizanidine - Zanaflex Alprazolam - Xanax Anti-Depressants Amitriptyline - Elavil Nortriptyline - Pamelor Imipramine - Tofranil Escitalopram Oxalate - Lexapro Setraline - Zoloft Bupropion... Read more »
Imipramine overdose
...breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive: Fluids Blood tests to monitor imipramine levels Medicines to treat symptoms Activated charcoal Laxative A... Read more »
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...fluoxetine 18 and older Serzone (SSRI) nefazodone 18 and older Sinequan doxepin 12 and older Tofranil imipramine 6 and older (for bed-wetting) Wellbutrin bupropion 18 and older Zoloft (SSRI)... Read more »
How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
...(GAD)•    Paroxetine (Paxil)•    Venlafaxine (Effexor)•    Fluoxetine (Prozac)•    Imipramine (Tofranil)•    Escitalopram (Lexapro)•    Duloxetine (Cymbalta)Panic... Read more »
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...REM symptoms include:Tricyclic antidepressants: Protriptyline (Vivactil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofran)Selective serotonin... Read more »

Medications

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...theophylline, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline/imipramine, "water... Read more »

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...theophylline, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline/imipramine, "water... Read more »

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