Trazalon 50 Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient Trazodone (50mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPhenylpiperazine Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassSerotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs)
User Rating4.6
User Reviews506

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Trazalon Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Trazalon 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Trazalon 50 Tablet Reviews

Trazalon 50 is used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.

Trazalon 50 should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation and blurred vision. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Before taking Trazalon 50, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of fits, severe kidney, liver, or heart problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, or any mental disorder. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression if you have any suicidal thoughts.

How Trazalon 50 Tablet Works

Trazalon 50 modulates the level of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain that helps in regulating the mood.

How to Use Trazalon 50 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trazalon 50 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Trazalon 50 Tablet

  • In Depression: Trazalon 50 helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Trazalon 50 prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Uses of Trazalon 50 Tablet

  • Depression

Trazalon 50 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trazalon 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Trazalon 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trazalon 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trazalon 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving  UNSAFE
Trazalon 50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trazalon 50 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Trazalon 50 is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as this medicine should be used cautiously.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trazalon 50.

Quick Tips

  • Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Trazalon 50 affects you.
  • It makes you feel sleepy. Take it in the evening or before you go to bed.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1392-94.
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