Clomipramine generic name?

What is the generic name for clomipramine?

Clomipramine is already the generic name. Its chemical generic name is clomipramine (also written as clomipramine hydrochloride when referring to the salt form used in tablets/capsules) [1].

What brand names use the generic clomipramine?

Common brand names can vary by country and manufacturer, but they all correspond to the same active ingredient: clomipramine [1].

What is clomipramine used for?

Clomipramine is used as a tricyclic antidepressant, including for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in many prescribing practices [1].

Is there anything else to know about clomipramine as a generic drug?

Because clomipramine is the generic name (not a brand), prescriptions may list “clomipramine” or “clomipramine hydrochloride” depending on the formulation, while still referring to the same active drug [1].

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Clomipramine (generic information)