Librolent Tablets
Librolent Tablets Description
Librolent Tab is a prescription medication. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics, and is used in the management of schizophrenia. It is a combination of two medicines, trifluope
razine and chlordiazepoxide. Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder where patients have an altered perception of reality, affecting the manner in which they feel, think, and behave. They can present with hallucinations, delusions, altered perceptions, mood changes, disorderly thinking: all of which can be debilitating. There are certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) and pathways in the brain that are thought to produce the symptoms of schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications primarily work by dampening this process, thereby producing relieving symptoms. Librolent Tab should be taken as recommended by the treating physician. For optimal pharmacological effects, it is advised to take the medicine at the same time every day. It is also recommended to complete the entire course of the Librolent Tab. Abruptly stopping Librolent Tab can cause worsening of symptoms.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹31.68 |
You Save | ₹4.32 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Trifluoperazine(1.0 Mg) + Chlordiazepoxide(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Treatment of Schizophrenia |
Side effects | Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, sudden lowering of blood pressure, extra-increased muscle stiffness, slowing of walk, tremors, stooped gait, nausea, urinary retention. |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Librolent Tablets
- Librolent Tab is used in,
- Management of Schizophrenia
Contraindications of Librolent Tablets
- If you have a history of hypersensitivity reactions to the active and inactive ingredients of Librolent Tab.
- If you have established blood dyscrasias.
- If you have been diagnosed with liver damage.
- If you have a history of heart failure.
- If you have pulmonary diseases (sleep apnea, respiratory depression, and respiratory insufficiency).
- If you are pregnant.
- Librolent Tab is not suitable for patients who are comatose, or under the effects of other CNS depressants.
Side effects of Librolent Tablets
- Extrapyramidal symptoms – these can include slowing of movements, rigidity of muscles, tremors, restlessness, stiff and jerky movements
- Urinary retention (difficulty in passing urine)
- Constipation, nausea
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness, dizziness
- A sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing up (orthostatic hypotension)
- Weight gain
- Lowering of seizure threshold, potentiating seizures in susceptible patients
- Increased prolactin levels
- Long-term use of benzodiazepines can cause tolerance and dependence
Precautions and Warnings of Librolent Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of seizures, or are taking any medications that are known to decrease seizure potential.
- You experience any sudden changes in mood, or worsening of symptoms of schizophrenia.
- You conceive during the course of medication or are planning a pregnancy.
Mode of Action of Librolent Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Librolent Tablets
- Librolent Tab should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
- It is recommended to take Librolent Tab on a regular schedule. Taking the tablet at the same time every day is advisable to get the optimal effects and reduce the chances of side effects.
- Swallow Librolent Tab as a whole. Do not crush, chew or break it.
- Inform your doctor regarding other medications you may be taking in order to review and prevent any drug interaction associated effects.
Interactions of Librolent Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Librolent Tab should not be used with alcohol or other CNS depressants.
- This medication should not be mixed with other benzodiazepines.
- It should be used with caution with other hypertensives, as it may increase the effect, resulting in sudden lowering of BP, which is undesirable.
- Librolent Tab should not be taken with antacids as it may limit its absorption.
- This medication should not be taken with levodopa which is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism, as it decreases the efficacy of levodopa.
- With certain medications like quinidine, procainamide, sotalol, pimozide, pentamidine, ibutilide, Librolent Tab can cause irregularities in heart rhythms.
- It should not be mixed with amisulpride as it can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a fatal side effect.
Interactions with food items
- This medication does not have any specific interaction with any food.
Storage and disposal of Librolent Tablets
Dosage of Librolent Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Since I started taking Librolent, I have been experiencing muscle stiffness and find it difficult to walk. Is this normal?
Q: I feel drowsy after taking Librolent Tab, and it is affecting my work. Can I stop taking it?
Q: I only have one drink in a couple of weeks socially. Is this okay?
References
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