About minaprine
Aminophenylpyridazine antidepressant
Used for
- Historically used to treat depression.
Usual adult dose
Historically, 100 mg three times daily, adjusted by a clinician.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Seizures
Important warnings
- Withdrawn or unavailable in many countries because of serious liver injury.
- Can cause seizures, especially at higher doses.
- Not a current standard treatment for depression.
Pregnancy
Safety is not established; human pregnancy data are inadequate.
Breastfeeding
Safety is not established; effects on breastfed infants are unknown.
Interactions
- May increase seizure risk with other medicines that lower the seizure threshold.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.