Imipramine Hydrochloride + Fluoxetine Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

SSRI inhibitor of P450 2D6 that increases imipramine plasma concentration. At least 5 weeks must elapse when switching from fluoxetine to imipramine due to long half-life. Monitoring of TCA plasma levels recommended.

Mechanism

Inhibition of cytochrome P450 2D6

Source: NLP:imipramine hydrochloride