Anxibrium T Tablet (10'S)

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Anxibrium T Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medication suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sedation, confusion, memory impairment, urinary retention, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness. This medicine can lead to weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Chlordiazepoxide works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Pharmacokinets

It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma levels being reached from 1.5 to 6.0 hours after ingestion. A high interindividual variation in bioavailability has been consistently reported. In the blood, trifluoperazine is highly bound to plasma proteins.

Pharmacokinetics. Chlordiazepoxide is a long-acting benzodiazepine drug. The half-life of Chlordiazepoxide is 5 – 30 hours but has an active benzodiazepine metabolite (desmethyldiazepam), which has a half-life of 36 – 200 hours.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Anxibrium T

Sedation

Confusion

Weight gain

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

Memory impairment

Urinary retention

Dizziness

Increased prolactin level in blood

Tiredness

Tremors

Muscle stiffness

Uncoordinated body movements

Dryness in mouth

Constipation


Contra Indications

This medication should not be used in people who are intoxicated with alcohol/opioids/other drugs that cause drowsiness/slowed breathing. ...

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision.


Pregnancy Related Information

Anxibrium T Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anxibrium T Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Anxibrium T Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.


Indications

Chlordiazepoxide+Trifluoperazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Chlordiazepoxide + Trifluoperazine is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and trifluoperazine.

Interactions

Chlordiazepoxide has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems (especially opioid medications such as codeine, hydrocodone) may cause very serious side effects, including death.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Anxibrium T Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Anxibrium T Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

Anxibrium T Tablet is used for the treatment of schizophrenia.

It is better to take Anxibrium T Tablet at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Anxibrium T Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.


How To Use

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. Anxibrium T Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.