Espazine 5mg Tablet

This medication is a phenothiazine. It is used for treating all kinds of mental and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and anxiety. This can also reduce aggression and hallucinations. Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within this medication or you have blood/ /heart/ liver/ bone marrow disorders.

Apart from this if; you are alcoholic or suffer from alcohol withdrawal, you are already taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have asthma or lung infection, you have Parkinson/ Alzheimer/ diseases, you have dementia or diabetes, or you have a history of cancer.

• Schizophrenia

• Anxiety

• Agitation

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Drowsiness

• Anorexia

• Dizziness

• Restlessness

• Weakness

• Blurred Vision

• Insomnia

• Dry Mouth

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Do not drive or use machines when you first start to take this medicine until you are certain that you are not getting these side effects

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the medication.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor if an overdose with this medication is suspected.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

This medication obstructs within the brain the postsynaptic mesolimbic dopaminergic D1 as well as D2 receptors. It slows down the release of hypophyseal and hypothalamic hormones. This depresses the reticular activating system.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with CNS depressants, antihypertensives, antidepressants, levodopa, and Antacids.

• Ques : What is Espazine 5mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains Trifluoperazine as an active ingredient. It slows down the release of hypophyseal and hypothalamic hormones. This depresses the reticular activating system.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Espazine 5mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Espazine 5mg Tablet?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of usage of this medication will vary from person to person. It is advised to follow the proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Espazine 5mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Espazine 5mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children.