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 Generic Name  Imipramine 
 Trade Name  Tofranil 
 Manufacturer  Novartis pharma 
 Risk Category    
D

  • Positive evidence of human fetal risk exists.
  • Potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks (e.g. life threatening situations or serious illness).


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 Indication  

  • Antidepressant.
 Fetal Risk  

  • Teratogenic in some animals.
  • No well controlled human data but suggested possible associaiton between first trimester exposure to the drug and congenital anomalies including: cardiovascular, limb, renal defects, cleft palate, adrenal hypoplasia, diaphragmatic hernia, defective abdominal muscles and exencephaly.
  • Causes withdrawal symptoms and urinary retention in neonates exposed in utero.
 Breast Feeding  

  • Excreted into milk.
  • Unknown effects on exposed infants.
 Other Trade Names  
 


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Last complete update: 10/05/2006