Iprindole (Iprindole)
Overview of Iprindole
Iprindole is a tricyclic antidepressant that has actions and uses similar to those of AMITRIPTYLINE, but has only weak antimuscarinic and sedative effects.
Indication of Iprindole
Indications
Contraindication of Iprindole
Iprindole is contraindicated in conditions like Mania.
Side Effects of Iprindole
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Iprindole, which give rise to further complications include Ataxia, Coma, Heart failure.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Iprindole include Tachycardia, Convulsions, Blurred vision, Urinary retention, Hypothermia, Hypoglycemia, Sweating, Hyperflexia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Iprindole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Nausea, Constipation, Dry mouth, Rashes, Weight gain, Tremor, Convulsions.
Precautions of Iprindole
IPRINDOLE posesses antimuscarinic activity so care should be taken in glaucoma and prostatic enlargement. Prolonged seizures have occurred following concurrent ECT. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Withdraw IPRINDOLE gradually over several weeks. Caution in patients taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibiting antidepressants (MAOI). IPRINDOLE may cause hypertensive crisis.