Imipramine

( Tofranil )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: May 31, 2023

Drug Details

Generic Name:

Imipramine hydrochloride

Common Brands:

Tofranil, Tofranil PM (now discontinued)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Tricyclic antidepressant

Forms:

Tablet, capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat depression in adults and adolescents

To prevent nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in children

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance

Imipramine Drug Class

Imipramine (im-ip-ra-meen) belongs to a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).

Imipramine Age Range

Imipramine is approved for use in adults and adolescents to treat depression. It is also used to prevent nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in children 6 years of age and older.

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