Trizep 1 mg/10 mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Zenith Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient Chlordiazepoxide (1mg) + Trifluoperazine (10mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingYes
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
User Rating4.7
User Reviews659

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Trizep Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Trizep 1 mg/10 mg, 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.
Answer

Trizep 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Reviews

Trizep 1 mg/10 mg is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also blocks the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Trizep 1 mg/10 mg can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medication suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sedation, confusion, memory impairment, urinary retention, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness. This medicine can lead to weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Trizep 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Works

Trizep 1 mg/10 mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Trizep 1 mg/10 mg 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. Trizep 1 mg/10 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Trizep 1 mg/10 mg Tablet

  • In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Trizep 1 mg/10 mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Uses of Trizep 1 mg/10 mg Tablet

  • Schizophrenia

Trizep 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Trizep 1 mg/10 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trizep 1 mg/10 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Trizep 1 mg/10 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trizep 1 mg/10 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trizep 1 mg/10 mg.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trizep 1 mg/10 mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Trizep 1 mg/10 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Trizep 1 mg/10 mg make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trizep 1 mg/10 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

  • It is better to take Trizep 1 mg/10 mg at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
  • Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
  • Trizep 1 mg/10 mg is used for the treatment of schizophrenia.
  • Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Trizep 1 mg/10 mg can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

References

  1. Drugs.com.Trifluoperazine.
  2. Drugs.com. Chlordiazepoxide.
  3. Chlordiazepoxide. Costa Mesa, California: ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2005.
  4. Trifluoperazine. Leeds, Yorkshire: Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2008 [revised 27 Nov. 2018].

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