Antipres 50mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is antipres 50mg tablet used for?
Antipres 50mg Tablet contains Imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. It works by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, improving mood and relieving symptoms of depression. Always take as prescribed by your doctor.
- Generic Name: Imipramine
- Manufacturer: Psycormedies
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: D
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ antipres 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Major depressive disorder, nocturnal enuresis in children, panic disorder, chronic pain.
Off-label uses: ADHD, bulimia nervosa, migraine prophylaxis, postherpetic neuralgia.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Imipramine |
| Brand Name | Antidep |
| Manufacturer | Psycormedies |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Tricyclic antidepressants |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic neuronal membrane, increasing their concentrations in the synaptic cleft.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take antipres 50mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of antipres 50mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Weight gain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Suicidal thoughts
- Serotonin syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Paralytic ileus
- Angle-closure glaucoma
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased imipramine levels |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased CNS depression |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- CYP1A2 inhibitors
- CYP2C19 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- CNS depressants
- Antihypertensives
- Sympathomimetics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase levels; avoid alcohol.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression and sedation.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, recent MI, concurrent MAOI use, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG, blood pressure, liver function tests, serum drug levels, mental status.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal, ECG monitoring, sodium bicarbonate for arrhythmias, flumazenil not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.