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Choosing a suitable antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease (CHD)
2 July 2021Prescribers may need to choose a safe antidepressant in people with CHD. We guide on available options. We do not cover management of complex depression.
Safety in Lactation: Antidepressants
21 October 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Monamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Due to the…
What is serotonin syndrome and which medicines cause it?
22 May 2020This Medicines Q&A outlines the causes and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and provides examples of medicines with the potential to cause serotonin syndrome.
How do you switch between tricyclic, SSRI and related antidepressants?
21 October 2019This updated Medicines Q&A provides advice on the risks and suggested strategies for switching between tricyclic (TCA), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and related antidepressants.…
If antidepressant-induced hyponatraemia has been diagnosed, how should the depression be treated?
10 June 2019This Medicines Q&A evaluates the evidence available on the management of depression in patients with antidepressant-induced hyponatraemia. Summary Most antidepressants are associated with hyponatraemia, with…
Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
genericKing Pharmaceuticals Ltd
King Pharmaceuticals Ltd
generic
Tablets 10mg, 25mg
G2 · Green 2No stability data is available, but manufacturer suggests it is suitable for use in CAs.
No special precautions for storage
No special precautions for storage.
26 October 2015
Lactation Safety Information
Imipramine
Limited published evidence of safety indicates small amounts in breast milk
Long half-life increases risk of accumulation in breastfed infants
Monitor infants for drowsiness, poor feeding and irritability/behavioural effects, although no adverse effects have been reported in breastfed infants
3 August 2020