Intravenous chlorimipramine and refractory depression.
A total of 252 infusions of chlorimipramine were performed on 12 patients with refractory depression. It is suggested that the intravenous route of administration is safe and effective. It may, in fact, be the preferred route when the oral route of administration is not available.
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002997:Clomipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D002997:Clomipramine