Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet 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.
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a 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 taking this medication suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, confusion, dryness in mouth, and difficulty in urination. 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 make drowsiness worse. 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. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels also.
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. Avoid wearing contact lenses as it may cause dry eyes as well. It is important to inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or have trouble in passing urine.
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a 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 taking this medication suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, confusion, dryness in mouth, and difficulty in urination. 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 make drowsiness worse. 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. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels also.
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. Avoid wearing contact lenses as it may cause dry eyes as well. It is important to inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or have trouble in passing urine.
Uses of Egret Forte Tablet
Benefits of Egret Forte Tablet
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Side effects of Egret Forte Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Egret Forte
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Sedation
- Weight gain
- Confusion
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Memory impairment
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Difficulty in urination
- Nervousness
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Depression
How to use Egret Forte 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. Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Egret Forte Tablet works
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlordiazepoxide, Trifluoperazine and Trihexyphenidyl. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic which works on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet 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
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Egret Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet, 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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Quick tips
- Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of schizophrenia.
- It is better to take Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
- Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
- If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, please tell the doctor carrying out the treatment that you are taking Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet. This is because Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet increases the effects of some anesthetics.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Egret Forte 50 mg/5 mg/2 mg Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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- Trihexyphnidyl. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: Genus Pharmaceuticals; 2011 [revised 18 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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