Ingredient

Clomipramine Hydrochloride

Clomipramine hydrochloride is an antidepressant ingredient used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression.

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MFDS ingredient code M223223

What does it do?

Clomipramine hydrochloride belongs to the tricyclic antidepressant class and is primarily used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. The purpose of this ingredient is to alleviate mental symptoms by regulating the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Clomipramine hydrochloride blocks the reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, increasing the concentrations of these neurotransmitters. As a result, mood improves and obsessive thoughts and behaviors are reduced.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Compared to other tricyclic antidepressants, clomipramine hydrochloride has particularly strong serotonin reuptake inhibition effects. For this reason, it is more effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, and its side effect profile differs in some respects.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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