Imipramine Side Effects

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Imipramine Review Questions and Answers

 
Trade Name: Tofranil
Generic Names: Imipramine
 
Side effects of Imipramine:
Gastrointestinal Dry mouth, constipation
Neurological Sedation, blurred vision, agitation
Cardiac Tachycardia, postural hypotension
Genitourinary Urinary retention
Pulmonary Respiratory depression with overdose
Systemic Sweating
Pharmacology of Imipramine:
Question:
What is the mechanism of Imipramine?
Answer:
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressants that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin by blocking their inactivity.
Question:
How is Imipramine excreted?
Answer:
Imipramine is hepatically metabolized. 

These side effects of Imipramine are among the most common side effects , however, this list does not include all the side effects of Imipramine. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact their health-care provider or pharmacist.