Trika Sr 0.5mg Tablet

• As per CDSCO, Trika Sr tablets are used in the following conditions:
• In immediate or short-term management of an anxiety disorder (resolves symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, tiredness, problems with focusing, etc.)
• In the treatment of panic disorders like panic attacks (it helps with calmness and improves cognitive abilities)
• In the short-term management of anxiety in patients with depression

• Trika Sr tablets are contraindicated in the following cases:
• If you have a history of hypersensitive reaction to any component of Trika Sr tablets
• If you have central nervous system depression (slow and steady decline in breathing)
• If you have a history of alcohol addiction or substance abuse; Trika Sr tablets have the potential to be habit-forming and can cause physical and psychological dependency
• If you are pregnant or planning to conceive; this medicine can cause congenital disabilities in the foetus
• If you are nursing; this medicine can have adverse effects on newborn babies
• If you notice sudden mood changes, have suicidal thoughts or engage in harmful behaviour
• If you use any narcotic or opioid pain relievers
• If you have been diagnosed with closed-angle glaucoma (an eye disorder); Trika Sr tablets can increase fluid pressure in the eye
• If you have respiratory problems like asthma, sleep apnea, etc.
• If you are at risk of falling frequently or have sudden spells of dizziness
• If you are a child or adolescent under the age of 18

• Trika Sr tablets have the following side effects:
• Lightheadedness
• Blurred speech
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Change in sex drive
• Balancing problems

How Does It Work?

• Take Trika Sr tablets exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
• Take Trika Sr tablets as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not break or chew this tablet.
• Do not take Trika Sr tablets with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not consume this medicine if its packaging is broken.
• Do not abruptly stop taking Trika Sr tablets; this can result in adverse effects from withdrawal.

Interactions with other medicines

• Using Trika Sr tablets and antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like fluoxetine and desipramine can cause increased side effects.
• Do not use Trika Sr tablets with antihistamines (allergy medicines), opioid painkillers, sleeping pills, etc. It can increase drowsiness and fatigue.
• If you take treatment antifungal medication like itraconazole and ketoconazole. This medicine can reduce their effects.
• Trika Sr tablets can reduce the effect of oral contraceptives or birth control pills.
• Do not use other sedatives such as sertraline with this medicine; it can enhance the side effects of Trika Sr tablets.
• Avoid using St John’s wort (herbal medicine for managing depression) with Trika Sr tablets.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid grapefruit and its juice as it increases the amount of Trika Sr tablets in the blood. It can cause many adverse effects.
• Coffee and caffeine-containing products and drinks will lower the effects of this medicine. It also increases the symptoms of the condition for which Trika Sr tablet is being used.

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