How to Pronounce Imipramine (Tofranil)
How do you pronounce Imipramine?
Imipramine is pronounced “i-MIP-ra-meen”. It has 4 syllables: i – mip – ra – meen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “mip”.
How many syllables are in Imipramine?
Imipramine has 4 syllables: i – mip – ra – meen.
What does Imipramine mean?
Imipramine is the original tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), first synthesized in 1958. It blocks reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing their synaptic concentrations. FDA-approved uses include major depression, panic disorder, and childhood enuresis (bedwetting). It also has strong antihistamine and anticholinergic properties, contributing to its side effect profile. Imipramine is an active metabolite of doxepin.
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Psychiatry, pediatrics (bedwetting treatment), primary care medicine
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