Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tricyclic antidepressant drug: Clomipramine is a medication belonging to the class of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). It is primarily used in the long-term treatment of depression and certain anxiety disorders by affecting the balance of specific chemicals in the brain.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed clomipramine for her severe depression.
  • Clomipramine is sometimes used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
  • Common side effects of clomipramine include dry mouth and drowsiness.

Advanced Usage

• "Clomipramine therapy": Refers to a treatment regimen involving this medication.

  • After six months of clomipramine therapy, his symptoms showed significant improvement.

• "Clomipramine hydrochloride": The full chemical name for the salt form commonly used in pharmaceutical preparations.

  • The prescription was written for clomipramine hydrochloride.

Variants and Related Words

• Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) (n): The broader class of drugs to which clomipramine belongs.

  • Other tricyclic antidepressants include amitriptyline and imipramine.

• Anafranil (n): A common brand name for clomipramine.

  • Anafranil is a well-known brand of clomipramine.

Synonyms

• Tricyclic: Informal term for a tricyclic antidepressant.
• Antidepressant: A general term for medications used to treat depression.

Notes on Usage

• Clomipramine is a specific pharmaceutical substance. Its use is typically discussed in medical, clinical, or pharmacological contexts.
• It is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs due to its highly technical nature.

Noun

1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug