Norpramin
Norpramin is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that works by increasing the levels of certain natural chemicals (such as norepinephrine) in the brain to help restore mental balance and improve mood.
Dosage by Body Weight
Adults: Typically 100 mg to 200 mg daily, often initiated at 25-50 mg/day and gradually titrated upward. Adolescent and Geriatric patients: 25 mg to 100 mg daily. Safe pediatric dosing for patients under 12 years of age is not established.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Not recommended for infants or young children. Safety and efficacy are not established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Not recommended for infants or young children. Safety and efficacy are not established.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Not recommended for young children. Safety and efficacy are not established.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 12 years of age have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 12 years of age have not been established.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Contraindicated | N/A | Not recommended for infants or young children. Safety and efficacy are not established. |
| 5-7 kg | Contraindicated | N/A | Not recommended for infants or young children. Safety and efficacy are not established. |
| 8-10 kg | Contraindicated | N/A | Not recommended for young children. Safety and efficacy are not established. |
| 11-15 kg | Contraindicated | N/A | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 12 years of age have not been established. |
| 16-20 kg | Contraindicated | N/A | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 12 years of age have not been established. |
Formulation
Tablet
Purpose
Primarily used for the treatment of depression. It may also be used off-label for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), neuropathic pain, and panic disorder.
Generic Name
Desipramine hydrochlorideScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.