¿Qué es Clomipramine Hcl?

El clomipramina HCl es un antidepresivo tricíclico utilizado principalmente para tratar el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC) y también puede ser usado para manejar síntomas de depresión y trastorno de pánico. Funciona aumentando los niveles de serotonina y norepinefrina en el cerebro, neurotransmisores que están involucrados en la regulación del estado de ánimo. La clomipramina HCl tiene un perfil de eficacia bien establecido, pero también puede presentar efectos secundarios significativos, y la dosificación debe ser cuidadosamente ajustada bajo supervisión médica.

Side Effects

• Feeling more excited or energetic than usual, racing thoughts, trouble sleeping
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Agitation, confusion, depression, irritability, memory problems

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, an adrenal gland tumor (including neuroblastoma), glaucoma, depression, mood or mental problems (including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mania), thyroid problems, trouble urinating, or a history of seizures or brain damage. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)Increased risk of seizuresDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which can damage organs, including the liver, kidney, or heartLiver problemsProblems with sex (in males)
• For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• This medicine may make it more difficult for your body to cool itself down. Use care not to become overheated during exercise or hot weather since overheating may result in heat stroke.