codep 37 tablet - Chlordiazepoxide (NA) + Imipramine (NA) medicine

codep 37 tablet

4.6 (14 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Mayflower India ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is codep 37 tablet used for?

Codep 37 Tablet (Chlordiazepoxide + Imipramine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Chlordiazepoxide (NA) + Imipramine (NA), which Chlordiazepoxide enhances GABA activity; Imipramine inhibits reuptake of norepin. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Chlordiazepoxide + Imipramine
  • Manufacturer: Mayflower India
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: D
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, supplying over 50% of global vaccine demand.

๐Ÿ’Š codep 37 tablet Uses & Benefits

Anxiety with depression, panic disorder, mixed anxiety-depressive disorder

Off-label uses: Chronic pain, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Chlordiazepoxide + Imipramine
Brand NameCodep 37 Tablet
ManufacturerMayflower India
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassBenzodiazepine + Tricyclic Antidepressant
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally
DistributionDistributes widely; crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingChlordiazepoxide: 96-98%; Imipramine: 90-95%
MetabolismHepatic via CYP450 enzymes
Half-LifeChlordiazepoxide: 5-30 hours; Imipramine: 11-25 hours
ExcretionRenal
BioavailabilityChlordiazepoxide: ~100%; Imipramine: 40-50%
Onset of ActionChlordiazepoxide: 30-60 min; Imipramine: 2-4 weeks
Peak Plasma TimeChlordiazepoxide: 1-4 hours; Imipramine: 2-6 hours
Duration of ActionChlordiazepoxide: 24-48 hours; Imipramine: 24 hours

How It Works

Chlordiazepoxide enhances GABA activity; Imipramine inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.

Mechanism Steps

1Chlordiazepoxide binds to GABA-A receptor, enhancing GABA effect, leading to increased chloride ion influx and neuronal hyperpolarization.
2Imipramine inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic terminals, increasing their synaptic concentrations.
3Combined action results in anxiolytic and antidepressant effects.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take codep 37 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of codep 37 tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Arrhythmias
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin syndrome
  • Suicidal ideation

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Blood dyscrasias
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Paradoxical reactions

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Major Hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome
CNS depressants Major Increased sedation and respiratory depression
Anticholinergics Major Additive anticholinergic effects
QT-prolonging agents Major Increased risk of arrhythmias
CYP450 inducers Moderate Reduced efficacy
CYP450 inhibitors Moderate Increased toxicity
Antihypertensives Moderate Additive hypotensive effect
Anticoagulants Moderate Altered anticoagulant effect
Cimetidine Minor Increased imipramine levels
Oral contraceptives Minor Reduced imipramine clearance

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • CNS depressants
  • Anticholinergics
  • QT-prolonging agents

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • CYP450 inducers/inhibitors
  • Antihypertensives
  • Anticoagulants

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Cimetidine
  • Oral contraceptives

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase levels

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Enhanced CNS depression; avoid alcohol

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, recent MI, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, MAOI use within 14 days

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Liver function, ECG, blood pressure, mental status

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care, activated charcoal, flumazenil for chlordiazepoxide, sodium bicarbonate for imipramine cardiotoxicity

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip if close to next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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