Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Anxiety, Alcohol withdrawal, Schizophrenia, Depression |
| Therapy | Anti-Psychotics |
| Side Effects | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Constipation, Decreased sexual desire |
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Molecule Description
Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine is a prescription medication used for the treatment of patients with anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and schizophrenia. Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine has two main ingredients, namely Chlordiazepoxide and Trifluoperazine. It helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain.
Uses
- Anxiety
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
Contraindications
When should one not use Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine
If you are hypersensitive or allergic to Chlordiazepoxide, Trifluoperazine or any other ingredient of this medicine.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Decreased sexual desire
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a history of kidney, respiratory, or liver disorders and epilepsy, blood disorders, glaucoma, muscle weakness, or any mental illness. Always report a complete medical history to the doctor.
- You should not give Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine to children below 18 years of age. It is usually avoided in people above 65 years of age.
- You should avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun as Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine tends to make the skin sensitive to sunlight.
- You must avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as you can feel dizzy or drowsy after having Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine. Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine is known to interact with certain medications, and hence you should share proper medical history with the doctor.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine has two main and active ingredients, namely Chlordiazepoxide and Trifluoperazine. Chlordiazepoxide is a type of benzodiazepine, and Trifluoperazine belongs to a group of medicines known as Antipsychotics. Both the ingredients act in combination and balance certain chemicals in the brain. It helps in producing a calming effect and helps the patient think and act better.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Antifungals like fluconazole, ketoconazole
- Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, metronidazole
- Sleep medicine like alprazolam
- All these medicines can increase the risk of toxicity
- Aminophylline as it reduces the sedative effect of Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine
- Benzodiazepines like diazepam can increase the risk of depression and aggressive behaviour
Interactions with food items
- Avoid drinking grape juice while taking Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine
Dosage
Overdose
- If you take too much of this medicine, reach out to your doctor. Other than the common side effects, any severe changes like hypotension, respiratory depression and seizures should be reported to the doctor.
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose, take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time of the next dose, do not take the double dose. Try to stick to the previous schedule.
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