Trikozin 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used for the short term to treat anxiety when other medications have not worked. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel, and behave.

Trikozin 5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. 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 as advised by your doctor, and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, dizziness, skin reactions, insomnia, and muscular weakness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, avoid snacking on high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Uses of Trikozin Tablet

Benefits of Trikozin Tablet

In Treatment of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Trikozin 5mg 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. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to, as it can worsen your condition.

In Treatment of Short term anxiety

Trikozin 5mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worries that are triggered only at times of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Trikozin 5mg Tablet helps you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

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Side effects of Trikozin 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 Trikozin

Sleepiness
Dizziness
Skin reaction
Rash
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Absence of menstrual periods
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Decreased appetite
Blurred vision
Extrapyramidal symptoms

How to use Trikozin 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. Trikozin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Trikozin Tablet works

Trikozin 5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Inhibiting dopamine receptors helps restore neurotransmitter balance, making it effective in managing schizophrenia, anxiety, and other mood disorders. This action helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, improving overall mental stability.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Trikozin 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Trikozin 5mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Trikozin 5mg 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

Trikozin 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Trikozin 5mg Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy, or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Trikozin 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Trikozin 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Trikozin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Trikozin 5mg 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

Take Trikozin 5mg Tablet at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Trikozin 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can cause increased sedation.
It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Don't stop taking Trikozin 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first, as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenothiazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics

Interaction with drugs

Taking Trikozin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Iopamidol (Injection Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Trifluoperazine 48 hours before and At least 12 hours after consuming Iopamidol. Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.

Iohexol (Injection Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Trifluoperazine 48 hours before and At least 24 hours after consuming Iohexol. Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route) Severe

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, impaired coordination, or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience the... More

Moxifloxacin (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Moxifloxacin with Trifluoperazine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle spasms, tremors, tiredness, nausea, reduced appetite, palpit... More

Moxifloxacin (Injection Route) Severe

Do not consume Moxifloxacin with Trifluoperazine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle spasms, tremors, tiredness, nausea, reduced appetite, palpit... More

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