CLOFRANIL 25MG 10 tablets

Clofranil 25 mg 

Clofranil 25 is an antidepressant medicine that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, panic attacks, and anxiety disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness characterized by excessive thoughts or ideas (obsessions) that lead to repetitive activities (compulsions). Depression is a mood illness characterized by sorrow, inability to sleep adequately, and a loss of enjoyment in life. Panic disorder, often known as anxiety disorder, is characterized by unexpected sensations of panic or worry, even when there is no risk present.

Clofranil 25 includes Clomipramine, which regulates mood, behavior, and emotions by boosting the action of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain. As a result, Clofranil 25 aids in the treatment of depression, improves mood, and alleviates anxiety symptoms such as dread and panic.

Clofranil 25 should be taken with meals and swallowed whole with a glass of water, as directed by your doctor. It should not be broken, crushed, or chewed. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will tell you how often you should take Clofranil 25. Dizziness, headaches, sleepiness, dry mouth, nausea, weight gain, increased perspiration, constipation, tremors, impaired vision, erectile dysfunction, or trouble urinating are all possible side effects. The majority of Clofranil 25’s negative effects do not require medical treatment and fade away with time. Please visit your doctor if the adverse effects continue or worsen.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Clofranil 25 or any other medications. Clofranil 25 should not be used by children under the age of 17. If you’re pregnant, don’t use Clofranil 25 since it might harm your baby. While using Clofranil 25, avoid breastfeeding because it may be excreted in human milk and produce side effects in the infant. If you have any suicidal or self-harming thoughts before starting Clofranil 25, tell your doctor since they may get worse in the first few days.

Clofranil is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, panic attacks, and anxiety disorders.

Medicinal Advantages

Clofranil 25 is an antidepressant that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and panic attacks. Clofranil 25 boosts the action of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain, which are important in mood, behavior, and emotions regulation. As a result, Clofranil 25 aids in the treatment of depression, improves mood, and alleviates anxiety symptoms such as dread and panic. Clofranil 25 may be used in conjunction with other medications to treat cataplexy (muscle weakness) in persons with narcolepsy (uncontrollable sleepiness during daytime).

Use Instructions

Clofranil 25 should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Clofranil 25 should be taken with meals and swallowed whole with water. It should not be broken, crushed, or chewed.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.

Clofranil 25 Side Effects

Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Mouth is parched
Nausea
gaining weight
Sweating has increased.
Constipation
Shaking
Vision is hazy
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects men
Urination difficulty

Precautions and Warnings in Depth

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Clofranil 25 or any other medications. Clofranil 25 should not be used by children under the age of 17. If you are pregnant, avoid using Clofranil 25 since it may damage the fetus. Clofranil 25 may be excreted in human milk and produce bad effects on the infant if you breastfeed while taking it. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, please seek medical advice. Clofranil 25 should be taken with caution in senior individuals due to a higher risk of low blood salt levels. If you have any suicidal or self-harming thoughts before starting Clofranil 25, tell your doctor since they may get worse in the first few days. Clofranil 25 should not be used with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as moclobemide, tranylcypromine, or phenelzine, which are used to treat depression. Also, do not combine Clofranil 25 with buprenorphine because this might result in a life-threatening situation. Before taking Clofranil 25, tell your doctor if you have fits, low blood pressure, mania, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, a blood disorder, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), severe constipation, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), low potassium levels in the blood, kidney, liver, or heart problems.

Interactions Between Drugs

Clofranil 25 may interact with anti-parkinson drugs (selegiline, levodopa), antibiotics (pentamidine, rifampicin), antipsychotics (pimozide), opioid pain relievers (buprenorphine, morphine, codeine), blood thinners (warfarin), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine) (ritonavir, indinavir).

Avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice because they may interact with Clofranil 25 and cause a rise in Clofranil 25 levels in the body, resulting in greater side effects. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Clofranil 25 since it might worsen side effects such sleepiness, blurred vision, and disorientation.

Before taking Clomipramine, tell your doctor if you have fits, low blood pressure, mania, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, a blood disorder, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), severe constipation, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), low potassium levels in the blood, kidney, liver, or heart problems.

Safety Suggestions

ALCOHOL

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Clomipramine since it might cause side effects like sleepiness, blurred vision, and disorientation.

PREGNANCY

Clomipramine is a Category C pregnancy medicine that should not be used during pregnancy since it may damage the unborn child. If you are pregnant or intending to become pregnant, please seek medical advice.

BREAST FEEDING

While using Clomipramine, avoid breastfeeding since Clomipramine can be excreted in human milk and produce side effects in the infant. If you are a breastfeeding mother, please seek medical advice.

DRIVING

Dizziness, weariness, disorientation, trouble concentrating, and impaired vision are all possible side effects of clomipramine. As a result, if you have any of these symptoms after taking Clomipramine, you should not drive.

LIVER

Clomipramine should be used with caution, especially if you have a history of liver illness. Your doctor may alter the dosage if necessary.

KIDNEY

Please visit a doctor if you have any concerns about the usage of Clomipramine in people with renal issues.

No habit formation

Advice on Diet and Lifestyle

Maintain a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fried meals, high-fat dairy items, pastries, and processed foods should be avoided since they can exacerbate anxiety. Fish, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and olive oils are all good sources of omega fatty acids.
Amino acids are the building blocks of neurotransmitters. Amino acid-rich meals, including as meat, dairy products, and some fruits and vegetables, aid in the appropriate maintenance of neurotransmitters.

Serotonin is stimulated by complex carbs (a feel-good neurotransmitter). Whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges, and pears are among them.

Exercising aids in the creation of natural antidepressants in the body. It also aids in stress relief, mood enhancement, self-esteem enhancement, and comfortable sleep.

Practice yoga and meditation. This helps to relieve tension and calm the body.

Attend counseling sessions on a regular basis.

To enhance the amount and quality of sleep you obtain, stick to a regular sleep schedule.

Avoid smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages.

Recommendations

While using Clomipramine, regular blood tests are recommended to check liver and heart function.

While using Clomipramine, it is also recommended that you have regular dental check-ups since it might induce dry mouth, which can lead to tooth rot.

Other details : This item is non-refundable.

Glossary of Diseases and Conditions

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness characterized by intrusive thoughts or ideas (obsessions) that lead to repetitive activities (compulsions).

Depression is a mood illness characterized by feelings of melancholy, inability to sleep adequately, and a lack of enjoyment in life. Some chronic health issues and relationships can be influenced by depression. Depression has no established cause, however it has been linked to mental health issues, trauma, family history, drug use, and physiological diseases.

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety illness characterized by abrupt emotions of terror even when there is no risk present.

FAQs

Clomipramine includes Clomipramine, which regulates mood, behavior, and emotions by enhancing the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain. As a result, Clomipramine aids in the treatment of depression, improves mood, and alleviates anxiety symptoms such as dread and panic.

By lowering fear, clomipramine may be used to treat panic disorder. However, before using Clomipramine, talk to your doctor.

Clomipramine and buprenorphine should not be taken together because co-administration of these medications can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, stomach cramps, fits, diarrhea, hallucinations, extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, fever, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, muscle spasms, or stiffness. However, before using Clomipramine with other medications, talk to your doctor.

Clomipramine can lead to suicide or self-harming thoughts, especially in individuals under the age of 25 or those who have previously had suicidal thoughts. As a result, if you have such thoughts while taking Clomipramine, please see a doctor right once.

Clomipramine can induce impotence (the inability to sustain an erection) in men and lower sexual desire (libido) in women. However, if you have any of these difficulties while taking Clomipramine, you should see a doctor right away.

Clomipramine normally takes 2 weeks or longer to take effect. Clomipramine, on the other hand, should be taken for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Due to an increase in hunger, clomipramine may promote weight gain. While using Clomipramine, it is suggested that you exercise regularly and eat a nutritious diet to maintain a healthy weight. However, if you see any significant weight fluctuations, you should see a doctor.