Melipramin
Melipramin Products are primarily used for
Depression, Anxiety, Bed-wetting
About Melipramin Products
Uses of Melipramin Products
Imipramine is used in the treatment of depression, Anxiety, bed-wetting, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia and neuropathic pain. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to other treatment options for depression.
Melipramin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Melipramin are Gastrointestinal disturbance, Nervousness, Sleep disorder, Tiredness.
Severe
Side Effects of Melipramin are Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Cardiac conduction abnormalities, High blood pressure, Tachycardia, Hallucination, Black tongue, Parotid gland swelling, Unusual production of breast milk in women and men, Bone marrow suppression.
How Melipramin Products work
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Patient Concerns about Melipramin Products
Frequently asked questions about Melipramin Products
Frequently asked questions about Imipramine
Q. What is Imipramine used for?
Imipramine is mainly used to treat depression. It is also used to treat bed wetting in children older than 6 years of age. It works by restoring the chemical imbalance in the brain, thereby enhancing mood and behavior.
Q. What are the side effects of Imipramine?
Imipramine may cause side effects like increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Can I just stop taking Imipramine?
No, you must not stop taking Imipramine suddenly even if you are feeling good as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Imipramine for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If any of the side effects are bothering you, consult your doctor. In case you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.
Q. Can a pregnant woman take Imipramine?
No, pregnant women should avoid taking Imipramine, unless recommended by the doctor. Studies have shown significant risks to the developing baby and it is given only if the benefits are clearly more than the risks involved. Taking this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy may cause symptoms such as breathing problems, weakness, irritability, changes in blood pressure, tremors, and spasms in the newborn. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Does Imipramine make you sleepy?
Yes, Imipramine may make you feel sleepy. Therefore, it is advised that you should not drive, use any heavy machinery or do any work that requires concentration while taking Imipramine. Also, refrain from taking alcohol if you are being treated with Imipramine as it will increase your drowsiness.