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    Glossary Clomipramine

    tricyclic antidepressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder

    Clomipramine, also known by the brand name Anafranil, is a tricyclic antidepressant primarily used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It works by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, which helps improve mood and reduce anxiety.

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      research Clomipramine suppresses ACE2-mediated SARS-CoV-2 entry

      7 citations , March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”
      This study found that clomipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, significantly inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection and metabolic disorders in human iPS-derived cardiomyocytes.

      research Trichotillomania

      83 citations , January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      This review discusses the clinical features of trichotillomania and the challenges in its diagnosis and treatment, reporting no new clinical findings while highlighting the need for specialized therapy and better therapeutic options.

      research Trichotillomania: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies *

      27 citations , March 1994 in “Harvard Review of Psychiatry”
      This review discusses trichotillomania's clinical features, prevalence, and treatment options, highlighting the potential benefits of behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy but reports no new clinical findings.