Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Alprazolam(0.5mg)


Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to 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 as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

The exact mechanism of action of alprazolam is unknown. Benzodiazepines bind to gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain and enhance GABA-mediated synaptic inhibition; such actions may be responsible for the efficacy of alprazolam in anxiety disorder and panic disorder.


Pharmacokinets

Alprazolam has a mean plasma elimination half-life of 11.2 hours in healthy patients (range 6.3-26.9 hours). The mean half-life is 16.3 hours (range 9.0-26.9 hours) in the elderly, 21.8 hours (range 9.9-40.4 hours) in obese patients, and 19.7 hours (range 5.8-65.3 hours) in patients with alcoholic liver disease.


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 Troycalm

Lightheadedness

Drowsiness


Contra Indications

overweight.

suicidal thoughts.

alcohol intoxication.

drug abuse.

depression.

wide-angle glaucoma.

closed angle glaucoma.

asthma.

Pregnancy Related Information

Troycalm 0.5mg 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 Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Troycalm 0.5mg 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

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

Interactions

carbamazepine.

cimetidine.

clarithromycin.

erythromycin base.

erythromycin ethylsuccinate.

erythromycin lactobionate.

erythromycin stearate.

idelalisib.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Troycalm 0.5mg 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

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.


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. Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


FAQs

Q. What is Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet used for?

Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.

Q. Is Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet safe?

Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?

Yes, the use of Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet an opioid?

No, Troycalm 0.5mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.