Trika 0.5 Tablet

Composition of Trika 0.5 Tablet

Trika 0.5 Tablet contains Alprazolam 0.5 mg. It belongs to the Benzodiazepine class of medicines.

Uses of Trika 0.5 Tablet

• Management of anxiety disorders
• short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms
• panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Reduces anxiety symptoms
• Helps control panic attacks
• Produces calming effect
• Improves short-term relief of severe anxiety

How Trika 0.5 Tablet works

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This reduces excessive neuronal activity, producing anxiolytic and calming effects.

How to take Trika 0.5 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Trika 0.5 Tablet

Most side effects of Trika are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• impaired coordination
• memory/concentration problems
• slurred speech
• headache
• nausea
• dry mouth

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Trika 0.5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause sedation, impaired alertness and risk of falls—avoid driving/operating machinery. Risk of dependence, abuse and withdrawal (including seizures) especially with high doses/long use; taper gradually. Use with caution in elderly, depression/suicidal ideation, respiratory disease (COPD/sleep apnea), liver impairment, and history of substance use disorder. Avoid in myasthenia gravis and severe respiratory insufficiency unless specifically advised. Seek urgent care for allergic reaction, severe sleepiness, breathing difficulty, confusion or unusual behavior.

Do not take Trika if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, sedatives, antihistamines) increase sedation/respiratory depression; opioids may be fatal. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, ritonavir/cobicistat) can increase levels; CYP3A4 inducers (carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, St John’s wort) can reduce effect. Additive sedation with antipsychotics, antidepressants, muscle relaxants.

How to store Trika 0.5 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), in a dry place protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Trika 0.5 Tablet

Use it for the shortest course, and ask your doctor about talking therapy and sleep routine, which work without dependence. Take it only at bedtime if it is for sleep, and allow a full night before driving. Never share these medicines, and keep them secured.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Anxiolytic

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine