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Trazalon 50 mg Tablet

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsTrazodone
Description
Trazalon 50 mg Tablet is an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of depression. This medicine works by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain, which helps to improve mood and reduce the feeling of anxiety. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet causes side effects that include nausea, diarrhoea or constipation, decrease in appetite, dry mouth, confusion, tremor, headache, sweating, drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you for a long time or become severe. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take it at the same time regularly for the ease of remembering. Do not stop taking Trazalon 50 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may cause withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, agitation, confusion, irritability, confusion, trouble sleeping, etc. Your doctor may reduce the dose gradually over a period to prevent such unwanted effects. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it or if you recently have had a heart attack. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, or have heart, liver, or kidney problems. Also, Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause mood and behavioural changes and suicidal thoughts. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in mood and behaviour or develop thoughts of self-harm while taking medicine. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Trazalon 50 mg Tablet

Trazonil 50 mg Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Trazalon 50 mg Tablet

  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Shortness of breath
  • Decreased concentration
  • General feeling of discomfort
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Tremor (Shaking and trembling of arms and feet)

Uses of Trazalon 50 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Depression
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken for Trazalon 50 mg Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Trazalon 50 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Trazalon 50 mg Tablet as it can increase the side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Trazalon 50 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Trazalon 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant to understand the potential risks and benefits of taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Trazalon 50 mg Tablet may pass into the breastmilk at low levels. Hence it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding to understand the potential risks and benefits of taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Trazalon 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)

MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) are medications used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. Avoid taking Trazalon 50 mg Tablet with MAOIs or within two weeks after discontinuing MAOIs, as it can lead to life-threatening complications.

Heart attack

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you recently have had a heart attack as it may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant to understand the potential risks and benefits of taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet may pass into the breastmilk at low levels. Hence it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding to understand the potential risks and benefits of taking this medicine.
General warnings

Suicidal tendencies

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet may cause changes in mood and behaviour and may lead to suicidal tendencies. Report any mood changes to your doctor immediately so that counselling can be done.

Kidney and Liver disease

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver problems as it may further worsen your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your clinical condition.

Hypotension

Hypotension is a decrease in blood pressure. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have hypotension as this medicine may cause a further decrease in blood pressure and worsen your condition. Monitor your blood pressure regularly, especially when the dose of this medicine has been altered. It is advised to get up slowly from a sitting or a lying position to avoid a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Hyponatraemia

Hyponatraemia is a condition in which sodium levels in your blood are lower than normal. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may increase the risk of hyponatraemia. This risk is especially higher in the elderly or if you are taking diuretics (water pills that increases sodium and water excretion from the body).

Use in children

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Bleeding

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet may alter platelet (blood cell that helps form blood clots) function and prolong the bleeding time. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, black and tarry stools, etc. Consult your doctor before using medicines such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen together with Trazalon 50 mg Tablet as it may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Other Medicines

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet may interact with other medicines that you are taking and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with Trazalon 50 mg Tablet.

Ability to drive or operate machines

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Hence, avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, such as driving vehicles or operating machines during treatment with this medicine.

Withdrawal symptoms

Avoid sudden discontinuation of Trazalon 50 mg Tablet as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, irritability, nausea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, etc. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually over a period to avoid such undesired effects.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Trazalon 50 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose of Trazalon 50 mg Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Trazalon 50 mg Tablet as it can increase the side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Fluoxetine

Ritonavir

Gatifloxacin

Disease interactions

Angle Closure Glaucoma

Angle Closure Glaucoma is a condition that develops when the drainage angle (a structure inside the eye that allows the draining of the fluid from the eye) gets blocked. This may cause an increase in fluid pressure inside the eyes and lead to vision loss. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have angle-closure glaucoma as it may worsen your condition.

Seizures

A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in your brain resulting in abnormal behaviour and loss of consciousness. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of seizures as this medicine may trigger seizures.

Heart Disease

Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have heart problems due to the increased risk of side effects such as an increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, heart block, etc. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Mania

Mania is a condition in which you experience extreme changes in your mood or emotions, energy level, or activity. Trazalon 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of mania, as it may trigger the symptoms of mania and worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Trazalon 50 mg Tablet exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects that persist or worsen. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Trazalon 50 mg Tablet, as it may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Trazalon 50 mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in the brain, which helps in reducing the symptoms of depression and improving the mood.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Phenylpiperazine antidepressants

Schedule

Schedule H

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