Definition
imipramine
noun
- A tricyclic antidepressant drug used to treat depression, anxiety, and certain pain conditions.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; often used in clinical and psychiatric contexts
Examples
- The psychiatrist prescribed imipramine to help manage the patient's depression.
- Imipramine is one of the oldest antidepressants still in use today.
- The medication imipramine works by increasing levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Patients taking imipramine should be monitored for side effects such as dry mouth and dizziness.
- Imipramine has also been used off-label to treat chronic pain conditions.