Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl
Information about Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl
Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl Uses
Trifluoperazine+Trihexyphenidyl is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
How Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl works
Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl is a combination of two medicines: Trifluoperazine and Trihexyphenidyl. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. However, it may cause side effects such as involuntary movements (shaking of hands, muscle spasms). Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent these side effects.
Common side effects of Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl
Nausea, Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Sedation, Weight gain, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Urinary retention, Increased prolactin level in blood, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Nervousness
Available Medicine for Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl
Trinicalm PlusTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹291 variant(s)
Parkin-PlusMicro Labs Ltd
₹39 to ₹632 variant(s)
Trazine-HSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹151 variant(s)
Trazine-SSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹251 variant(s)
Talecalm PlusTalent India
₹231 variant(s)
Neocalm PlusIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹151 variant(s)
Shicalm PlusShine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹23 to ₹282 variant(s)
TC ForteIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1341 variant(s)
SerentinBaroda Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹111 variant(s)
Shicalm HShine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹221 variant(s)
Expert advice for Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl
- Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl is a combination medicine that helps treat schizophrenia.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It can cause dry mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene,drink water, chew sugarless gum, or suck on hard candy for the dry mouth.
- It can make you more sensitive to changes in temperature. Drink plenty of liquids and dress appropriately.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine.
- Do not stop taking Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.