Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet

Composition of Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet

Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet contains Alprazolam (0.5mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic class of medicines.

Uses of Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet

Treatment of Anxiety Treatment of Panic disorder

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Anxiety Trika SR 0.5 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness
• tiredness
• difficulty concentrating
• and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So
• do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor. In Treatment of Panic disorder Trika SR 0.5 Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it
• even when you feel better unless your doctor advises you to. Show More

How Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet works

Trika SR 0.5 Tablet helps relieve anxiety and panic by calming the brain. It works by increasing the effects of a natural brain chemical called GABA, which reduces excessive brain activity. This creates a relaxing and calming effect, helping to ease feelings of worry, nervousness, and stress. It also helps with sleep and reduces muscle tension. However, since it can cause drowsiness and dependence if used for a long time, it should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor.

How to take Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet

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

• 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

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 SR 0.5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

These medicines cause dependence. They are intended for the shortest possible course — usually two to four weeks — and are not a long-term treatment for anxiety or sleeplessness. Never stop a regular course suddenly. Withdrawal can cause severe anxiety, tremor and fits. Your doctor will taper it slowly. Do not drive or operate machinery. Drowsiness and slowed reactions can continue into the next day. Never combine with alcohol or with opioid painkillers — together they can stop your breathing. Older people are far more likely to fall, become confused or have memory problems on these medicines. Several of these are Schedule H1 medicines and must be dispensed against a prescription and entered in the pharmacy register.

Do not take Trika SR 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, opioids, antihistamines, muscle relaxants and other sedatives all deepen the sedation, sometimes fatally.

How to store Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Trika SR 0.5 mg Tablet

The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Trika SR 0.5 Tablet 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, tremors, and confusion.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic

Chemical class:

1,2,4- triazolo [4,3- a] [1,4] benzodiazepines