Tricyclic Antidepressants

Question 1

Imipramine (Tofranil): Used for

Answer 1

Depression and enuresis in kids and adolescents

Question 2

Impramine (Trofranil): A/E

Answer 2

Sedation
Anticholinergic symptoms

Orthostatic hypotension, dysrithmias so and weight gain

Question 3

Patient Teaching: What activities should I avoid?

Answer 3

Activities requiring alertness and physical coordination until you’re sure it doesn’t make you drowsy.

Question 4

Imipramine (Tofranil): action

Answer 4

Blocks reputable of norepinephrine and sera toning at pre synaptic nerve ending increasing neurotransmitter