Clomipramine
| Definition: |
A tricyclic antidepressant similar to IMIPRAMINE that selectively inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain. It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and demethylated in the liver to form its primary active metabolite, desmethylclomipramine. |
| Also Called: |
Anafranil,Clomipramine Hydrochloride,Hydiphen,Clomipramine Maleate (1:1),Clomipramine Monohydrochloride |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
303-49-1 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dibenzazepines (1968-1974) |
Clomipramine Definitions and Terms
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