Telazine 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Trifluoperazine |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Controls excessive anxiety, tension, and agitation in neuroses
- Management of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and psychosis due to organic brain damage
Pharmacology
- Belongs to the phenothiazine class of compounds
- Antagonizes dopamine receptors in the CNS
- Basis of antipsychotic and antiemetic actions
Dosage & Administration
- Starting dose for adults and children over 12 years is 2-5 mg b.i.d
- Dosage adjustment for children based on weight and symptoms severity
- Dosage reduction for the elderly
- Short-term management of severe anxiety dosage information
- Antiemetic dosage information
Interaction
- May diminish the effect of oral anticoagulants
- Increased plasma levels when administered with propranolol
- Counteraction of antihypertensive effects of guanethidine
- Potentiation when combined with CNS depressants
Contraindications
- Do not use in comatose patients
- Avoid in patients with existing blood dyscrasias or known liver damage
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or related compounds
Side Effects
- Transient restlessness, dystonias, or parkinsonism-like symptoms
- CNS reactions such as drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision
- Occasional occurrences of peripheral edema, blood dyscrasias, and jaundice
- Rare reports of tachycardia, constipation, and urinary retention
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established during pregnancy
- Potential risks to newborn infants
- Adequate human data not available for lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduced initial dosage for elderly patients
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease and arrhythmias
- Careful treatment in patients with angina pectoris
Overdose Effects
- Predominantly extrapyramidal signs and symptoms
- Possible hypotension
- Recommended treatment measures for different symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the phenothiazine drugs class
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature between 15-30°C, away from light and moisture