IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, film coated

Land: USA

Språk: engelsk

Kilde: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktiv ingrediens:

IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: BKE5Q1J60U) (IMIPRAMINE - UNII:OGG85SX4E4)

Tilgjengelig fra:

REMEDYREPACK INC.

Administreringsrute:

ORAL

Resept typen:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Indikasjoner:

Depression - For the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than other depressive states. One to three weeks of treatment may be needed before optimal therapeutic effects are evident. Childhood Enuresis - May be useful as temporary adjunctive therapy in reducing enuresis in children aged 6 years and older, after possible organic causes have been excluded by appropriate tests. In patients having daytime symptoms of frequency and urgency, examination should include voiding cystourethrography and cystoscopy, as necessary. The effectiveness of treatment may decrease with continued drug administration. The concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibiting compounds is contraindicated. Hyperpyretic crises or severe convulsive seizures may occur in patients receiving such combinations. The potentiation of adverse effects can be serious, or even fatal. When it is desired to substitute Imipramine hydrochloride tablets, USP in patients receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, as long an interval should elapse as the clinical situation will allow, with a minimum of 14 days. Initial dosage should be low and increases should be gradual and cautiously prescribed. The drug is contraindicated during the acute recovery period after a myocardial infarction. Patients with a known hypersensitivity to this compound should not be given the drug. The possibility of cross-sensitivity to other dibenzazepine compounds should be kept in mind.

Produkt oppsummering:

Tablets 50 mg - round, green, compressed, film-coated tablet, debossed with "EP" and "135" on one side and plain on the other side. NDC: 70518-1588-00 PACKAGING: 30 in 1 BLISTER PACK Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight container (USP) with a child-resistant closure. Repackaged and Distributed By: Remedy Repack, Inc. 625 Kolter Dr. Suite #4 Indiana, PA 1-724-465-8762

Autorisasjon status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Informasjon til brukeren

IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE- IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED
REMEDYREPACK INC.
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Antidepressant Medicines , Depression and other Serious Mental
Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or
Actions
Read the Medication Guide that comes with you or your family member's
antidepressant medicine. This
Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and
actions with antidepressant medicines.
Talk to your, or your family member's , healthcare provider about:
•
all risks and benefits of treatment with antidepressant medicines
•
all treatment choices for depression or other serious mental illness
What is the most important information I should know about
antidepressant medicines ,depression and
other serious mental illnesses, and suicidal thoughts or actions ?
1.
Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in
some children, teenagers ,
and young adults within the first few months of treatment.
2.
Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important
causes of suicidal thoughts
and actions.Some people may have a particularly high risk of having
suicidal thoughts or actions.
These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar
illness (also called manic-
depressive illness ) or suicidal thoughts or actions .
3.
How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions
in myself or a family
member?
•
Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in
mood, behaviors, thoughts, or
feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is
started or when the dose is
changed.
•
Call the healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden
changes in mood, behavior,
thoughts, or feelings.
•
Keep all follow-up visits with the healthcare provider as scheduled.
Call the healthcare provider
between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about
symptoms.
Call a healthcare provider right away if you or your family member has
any of the following symptoms ,
especially if they are new, wor

Preparatomtale

IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE- IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED
REMEDYREPACK INC.
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IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS USP
10 MG, 25 MG, AND 50 MG
RX ONLY
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS
ANTIDEPRESSANTS INCREASED THE RISK COMPARED TO PLACEBO OF SUICIDAL
THINKING AND BEHAVIOR (SUICIDALITY) IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS , AND
YOUNG
ADULTS IN SHORT-TERM STUDIES OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DIS ORDER (MDD) AND
OTHER PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS . ANYONE CONSIDERING THE USE OF IMIPRAMINE
HYDROCHLORIDE OR ANY OTHER ANTIDEPRESSANT IN A CHILD, ADOLESCENT, OR
YOUNG ADULT MUST BALANCE THIS RISK WITH THE CLINICAL NEED. SHORT-TERM
STUDIES DID NOT SHOW AN INCREASE IN THE RISK OF SUICIDALITY WITH
ANTIDEPRESSANTS COMPARED TO PLACEBO IN ADULTS BEYOND AGE 24; THERE
WAS A REDUCTION IN RISK WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS COMPARED TO PLACEBO IN
ADULTS AGED 65 AND OLDER. DEPRESSION AND CERTAIN OTHER PSYCHIATRIC
DISORDERS ARE THEMSELVES ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASES IN THE RISK OF
SUICIDE. PATIENTS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE STARTED ON ANTIDEPRESSANT
THERAPY
SHOULD BE MONITORED APPROPRIATELY AND OBSERVED CLOSELY FOR CLINICAL
WORSENING, SUICIDALITY, OR UNUSUAL CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR. FAMILIES AND
CAREGIVERS SHOULD BE ADVISED OF THE NEED FOR CLOSE OBSERVATION AND
COMMUNICATION WITH THE PRESCRIBER. IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IS NOT
APPROVED FOR USE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS (SEE WARNINGS: CLINICAL
WORSENING AND SUICIDE RISK, PRECAUTIONS, INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS ,
AND PRECAUTIONS: PEDIATRIC USE).
DESCRIPTION
Imipramine hydrochloride tablets USP is supplied in tablet form for
oral administration.
Imipramine hydrochloride USP, the original tricyclic antidepressant,
is a member of the
dibenzazepine group of compounds. It is designated 5-3-(dimethylamino)
propyl-10, 11-
dihydro-5H dibenz [‘b, f]- azepine monohydrochloride. Its structural
formula is:
C19H24N2 • HCL MW = 316.88
Imipramine hydrochloride USP is a white to off-white, odorless, or
practically odorless
crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and in alcohol,
soluble in acetone