Prescription Required

Trikotame 2mg Tablet

by Triko Pharmaceuticals
Haloperidol (2mg)

₹13

Trikotame 2mg Tablet

Introduction to Trikotame 2mg Tablet

Trikotame 2mg Tablet can also be used for treating psychosis, mania, severe behavior problems in adults and children. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson&rsquos disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Safety Advice for Trikotame 2mg Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Trikotame 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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Trikotame 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Trikotame 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.<BR>If Trikotame 2mg Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.

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Trikotame 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Trikotame 2mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Trikotame 2mg Tablet is recommended.<BR>However, patients with severe kidney disease may need to be started at a lower dose as it may cause excessive sleepiness in these patients.

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Trikotame 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trikotame 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

How Trikotame 2mg Tablet works

Trikotame 2mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

How To Use Trikotame 2mg Tablet

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trikotame 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Trikotame 2mg Tablet

  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Sleepiness
  • Weight gain

Similar Medicine Of Trikotame 2mg Tablet

FAQ's on Trikotame 2mg Tablet

Is Trikotame used for nausea?

No,Trikotame is not used for nausea

Is Trikotame a sedative/ make you sleepy?

Yes,Trikotame can cause sedation

Is Trikotame a controlled drug or narcotic or addictive?

No,Trikotame is not a controlled drug, narcotic or addictive

Can you take haloperidol with lorazepam?

Haloperidol interacts with lorazepam to cause increased sedation and impaired attention. Please consult your doctor before taking haloperidol with diazepam

Does Trikotame cause weight gain or does Trikotame cause tardive dyskinesia?

Yes, in some people Trikotame may cause weight gain and tardive dyskinesia

Does Trikotame cause respiratory depression/ hallucination?

Trikotame may cause dyspnea as well as other bahavioral abnormalities in patients. It is not known to cause respiratory depression/ hallucination.

Is haloperidol like alprazolam (Xanax)?

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic, which is used to treat mental illnesses that affect an individuals thinking, feeling or behaviour. These illnesses include to treat schizophrenia, psychoses, mania, behavioural problems and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (chronic multiple motor and vocal ticsinvoluntary responses) in adults and children. It is also used for persistent hiccups in adults. Alprazolam (Xanax) belongs to benzodiazepine group of dugs, and is used in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety

Is Trikotame a benzo or a neuroleptic or MAOI?

No,Trikotame is not a benzo or MAOI or a neuroleptic. It is an antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine receptors in brain, which decreases the excessive dopamine activity in the brain

Prescription Required

Trikotame 2mg Tablet

by Triko Pharmaceuticals
Haloperidol (2mg)

₹13

Trikotame 2mg Tablet

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