Clomipramine
ATC Code
N06AA04
Clomipramine
Definition
A tricyclic antidepressant that acts by reducing the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in the central nervous system, thereby enhancing the effects of these neurotransmitters. This drug also binds to alpha-adrenergic, histaminergic, and cholinergic receptors which are responsible for the many side effects seen with this agent.
Also known as 3-Chloro-5-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine, CLOMIPRAMINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N06AA04 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61608 per NCIT
- SCTID 372903001 per RXNORM
- SCTID 96209002 per RXNORM
- UNII NUV44L116D per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Depressive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Panic disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |