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imipramine

noun
imip·​ra·​mine | \ i-ˈmi-prə-ˌmēn How to pronounce imipramine (audio) \

Definition of imipramine

: a tricyclic antidepressant drug C19H24N2

Examples of imipramine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Possible treatments include blood pressure drugs like beta-blockers; anticonvulsant agents like topirimate (Topamax); and tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine (Tofranil). — Jane E. Brody, New York Times, "Giving Migraine Treatments the Best Chance," 18 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of imipramine

1958, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for imipramine

imide + propyl + amine

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imipramine

noun
imip·​ra·​mine | \ im-ˈip-rə-ˌmēn How to pronounce imipramine (audio) \

Medical Definition of imipramine

: a tricyclic antidepressant drug administered especially in the form of its hydrochloride C19H24N2·HCl or pamoate (C19H24N2)2·C23H16O6 — see tofranil

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