| Why
is Anafranil prescribed?
Anafranil is used to treat patients with obsessive-compulsive
disorder.
Clomipramine
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Anafranil be used?
Anafranil comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It usually
is taken one to three times a day with meals or once a day at
bedtime. Follow the directions on your label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Anafranil exactly as directed. Do not take more
or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue
to take Clomipramine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
Anafranil without talking to your doctor, especially if you have
taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will decrease
your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few
weeks before its full effect is felt.
Anafranil
: Full Prescribing Information
| Anafranil's
Price List |
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Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Strength |
Manufacturer |
Quantity |
US$ |
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Anafranil (brand) aka Placil |
Clomipramine |
25 mg tab |
Novartis |
100 tabs |
68.00 |
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking Anafranil, --
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Anafranil
or any other drugs.
-- tell your doctor and pharmacist what
medications you are taking, especially MAO inhibitors [phenelzine
(Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)], even if you stopped taking
them in the last 2 weeks; anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such
as warfarin (Coumadin); benztropine (Cogentin); cimetidine (Tagamet);
clonidine (Catapres); dicyclomine (Bentyl); digoxin (Lanoxin);
disulfiram; flecainide (Tambocor); guanethidine (Ismelin); haloperidol
(Haldol); levodopa (Sinemet, Dopar); medications for nausea, dizziness,
or schizophrenia; oral contraceptives; propafenone (Rythmol);
quinidine (Quinidex); secobarbital (Seconal); sedatives; selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine (Prozac,
Sarafem), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil); tranquilizers;
trihexyphenidyl (Artane); and vitamins. You must wait at least
5 weeks after stopping to take fluoxetine before beginning to
take Anafranil.
-- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a heart attack,
seizures, problems with your urinary system or prostate, glaucoma,
irregular heartbeat, problems with your blood pressure, thyroid
problems, or heart, kidney, or liver disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Anafranil,
call your doctor.
-- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Anafranil.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive
a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects
you.
-- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this
drug.
-- tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking
may decrease the effectiveness of this drug.
-- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight
and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Anafranil
may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you take Anafranil several times a day, take the missed dose
as soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses for that
day at evenly spaced intervals. However, if you remember a missed
dose when it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip
the missed dose.
If
you take Anafranil once a day at bedtime and do not remember it
until the next morning, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Anafranil cause?
Although side effects from Anafranil are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
-
drowsiness
- dry mouth
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- nervousness
- decreased sexual ability
- decreased memory or concentration
- headache
- stuffy nose
- change in appetite or weight
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
-
tremor
- seizures
- fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- difficulty urinating or loss of bladder control
- depression
- delusions or hallucinations
- eye pain
- shakiness
- difficulty breathing or fast breathing
- severe muscle stiffness
- unusual tiredness or weakness
What storage conditions are needed for
Anafranil?
Keep Clomipramine in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and
away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw
away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk
to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response
to Anafranil.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist
any questions you have.
Anafranil
: Full Prescribing Information |
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