Trifluoperazine HCI & Chlordiazepoxide Tablets

Description

Trifluoperazine HCI 1 mg & Chlordiazepoxide 10 mg Tablets- These tablets treat a condition called schizophrenia (a nervous system disorder that affects the patient’s ability to think, feel, and behave). A person having schizophrenia experiences symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and existential crisis. It also treats anxiety disorder which causes a person to feel uneasy, and nervous, sweating, trembling or shaking, have heart palpitations, and face trouble sleeping.

Chemical Class: Antipsychotics

Mode of Action: Trifluoperazine works by performing postsynaptic inhibition of dopamine receptors, the chemical messengers responsible for mood changes and effects. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that promotes anti-anxiety, sedative, and appetite-stimulating properties. 

Habit-Forming: No habit-forming tendency was reported.

Uses

• These tablets treat a condition called schizophrenia (a nervous system disorder that affects the patient’s ability to think, feel, and behave). A person having schizophrenia experiences symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and existential crisis.
• It also treats anxiety disorder which causes a person to feel uneasy, and nervous, sweating, trembling or shaking, have heart palpitations, and face trouble sleeping.

Side Effects

Major and minor side effects of Trifluoperazine HCI 1 mg & Chlordiazepoxide 10 mg Tablets include- 

• Fever
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion 
• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth 
• Constipation
• Nausea 
• Vomiting 
• Weight gain

Precautions

1. If you have any liver diseases or impairments, consume these tablets with caution. It would be best to discuss the risk factors with your doctor once.
2. This medicine is not recommended to be used by patients with a kidney impairment or disease, talk to your doctor for any concerns before receiving the medication.
3. Patients are advised to avoid driving while being on this course of medication as these tablets can cause tiredness, dizziness, and sedation. It is risky to operate machinery in such a case.
4. Not enough information is available about the use of this medication in children, consult with your doctor before giving it to your children.

WARNINGS

1. If you have depression, suicidal thoughts, mood disorders, alcoholism, or drug addiction inform your doctor before receiving the medicine.
2. If you have a history of bone marrow suppression, heart, blood disorders, brain tumors, high blood pressure, stomach or intestinal blockage, cancer, glaucoma, seizures, enlarged prostate, or pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), do not take these tablets unless prescribed by a specialist. 
3. This medicine may harm the unborn baby, please consult with your doctor before starting the medication if you are planning pregnancy or are pregnant.
4. These tablets can pass into breast milk and affect the infant, avoid taking the medicine if you have not thoroughly consulted about the same.

Directions for Use

• These tablets should be orally taken with a glass of water. Do not try to crush chew or break it. Swallow as a whole.
• Do not overuse the tablets and take them as prescribed by your doctor.
• Check for warnings, storage conditions, and dosage instructions on the packaging before starting the medicine.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) What are the uses of Trifluoperazine HCI 1 mg & Chlordiazepoxide 10 mg Tablets?

Ans) These tablets treat a condition called schizophrenia (a nervous system disorder that affects the patient’s ability to think, feel, and behave). A person having schizophrenia experiences symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and existential crisis. It also treats anxiety disorder which causes a person to feel uneasy, and nervous, sweating, trembling or shaking, have heart palpitations, and face trouble sleeping.

Q) Can I consume alcohol while being on this course of medication?

Ans) Alcohol consumption is prohibited while using these tablets as it may cause severe side effects.

Q) What are the side effects of Trifluoperazine HCI 1 mg & Chlordiazepoxide 10 mg Tablets?

Ans) Common side effects include- Headache, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, constipation, etc.

Q) I use these tablets and I am gaining a lot of weight, what should I do?

Ans) Weight gain is a side effect of trifluoperazine HCI 1 mg & chlordiazepoxide 10 mg tablets but it should resolve with time. If you are experiencing abnormal weight gain, inform your psychiatrist and stop using the tablets until consultation with your doctor.