Trifluoperazine & Trihexyphenidyl HCI Tablets

Brand Name : TRIPNOX-5T

Composition : Trifluoperazine & Trihexyphenidyl HCI Tablets

Packing : 20 X 10 TABLETS

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Composition

Trifluoperazine & Trihexyphenidyl HCI  

Tripnox-5T is a tablet by Lifegenix and is composed of trifluoperazine and trihexphenidyl, which are used for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. The medication is an anti-psychotic medicine; the trifluoperazine is used for treating symptoms of schizophrenia by inhibiting the dopamine receptors. The trifluoperazine also affects the hormones, which eventually affects the mood, and it controls the wakefulness and body temperature. Trihexyphenidyl Hcl is a chemical messanger that restores the balance of dopamine by blocking the receptors and also decreases excessive nerve signals to the muscles that are causing muscle spasms, tremors, and stiffness.

Benefits

• The medicine helps in treating the Parkinson's disease symptoms such as muscle stiffness, tremors, and rigidity.
• It helps in treating the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions, disorganized thinking and speech, severe emotional disturbance, and apathy.
• It helps in symptoms of anxiety such as intrusive thoughts, disorganized thinking, or thoughts.
• The medication helps in treating symptoms of depression and sad mood.

Common side-effects

• Sedation 
• Weight-gain
• Nausea

Instructions to follow

• Swallow the medicine with water; do not chew or crush
• Consume the medication only if it is suggested by the doctors.

Precautions

• The medication can cause sleepiness and drwoziness so avoid driving, after consuming it.
• Maintain good oral hygiene and chew on hard candy for dry mouth.
• The composition of medicine can make you sensitive to changing temperature, so dress appropriately.
• Let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine.
• Avoid consuming alcohol, sedatives, and other anti-depressants, as it can cause excessive sleepiness.

Storage instructions

• Store it in a cold and dry place
• Keep it away from sunlight

Frequently asked questions

Q.1 Can pregnant women take this medication?

A.1 There is not enough research on the effects of this medication on pregnant women, but they should inform their doctors if they are pregnant.

Q.2 Can this medicine treat symptoms of anxiety?

A.2 Yes, the tripfluoperazine helps in treating the symptoms of anxiety of people with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder).

Q.3 Can I take this medicine with food?

A.3 Its effects depend on the patient-to-patient. The medicine is usually taken without food, but it can also cause nausea; therefore, consume the medicine as prescribed by the doctors.

Q.4 What if I stop taking this medicine suddenly?

A.4 Do not stop taking the medicine abruptly, as it can worsen the symptoms of the problem. Consult your doctor if you do.

Q.5 Can this medicine cause weight gain?

A.5 Gaining weight is one of the common side effects of trifluoperazine.