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Trinicalm Forte Tablet

Manufacturer :  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Trinicalm Forte Tablet

Trinicalm tablet falls under a category of drugs known as phenothiazine antipsychotics and is composed of Chlorpromazine, Trihexyphenidyl and Trifluoperazine. It is used as a psychiatric medicine. This medication treats mental and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, ADHD and schizophrenia.

Inform your doctor if you suffer from severe drowsiness, or if you have allergy towards any ingredient contained within the medication or to any foods, medicines, substances. Discuss with your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs or you are pregnant, or planning to conceive.

    What are the uses of Trinicalm Forte Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Trinicalm Forte Tablet ?

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    What are the side effects of Trinicalm Forte Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Trinicalm Forte Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients should be warned not to drive or operate machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

    What are the substitutes for Trinicalm Forte Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Trinicalm Forte Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This drug is composed of Chlorpromazine, Trihexyphenidyl and Trifluoperazine. Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic agent that works as an antagonist of the postsynaptic dopamine and serotonergic-receptors. This reduces the excess dopamine and serotonin in the limbic and cortical areas of the brain, reducing psychotic symptoms. Trihexyphenidyl belongs to anticholinergics. It works by blocking the cholinergic activity in the central nervous system and reduces the body secretions, increases the heart rate, dilates the pupils and reduces spasm of smooth muscle. Trifluoperazine obstructs within the brain the postsynaptic mesolimbic dopaminergic D1 as well as D2 receptors.

      What are the interactions of Trinicalm Forte Tablet ?

      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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        This medication interacts with Barbiturates, Belladonna, Benzhexol, Benztropine, Bethanidine, Bovine insulin.

      FAQs about Trinicalm Forte Tablet

      • Ques : What is Trinicalm Forte Tablet?

        Ans : Trinicalm has Chlorpromazine, Trihexyphenidyl, Trifluoperazine as active elements present in it. As being a combination of three drugs. Chlorpromazine performs its action obstructing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine works by obstructing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Trinicalm Forte Tablet?

        Ans : Trinicalm is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, Emotional instability, Psychomotor agitation, Dementia, Psychoses, and Paranoia.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Trinicalm Forte Tablet?

        Ans : Side effects include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, etc .

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Trinicalm Forte Tablet?

        Ans : Trinicalm Forte Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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