DOXOGEM-TZ
MRP: 660
Packaging: 30X10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Trifluoperazine 5mg. + Trihexyphenidyl 2mg
Indication:
Dual mode of action to bring fast improvement in the symptoms of depression, Better improvement in the quality of mental disorders, Safety profile well established in wide range of patients.
Description:
This combination tablet contains Trifluoperazine, a typical antipsychotic, and Trihexyphenidyl, an anticholinergic used to counteract extrapyramidal side effects. It is primarily prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, especially in patients prone to drug-induced movement disorders like tremors, rigidity, or dystonia.
Trifluoperazine works by blocking dopamine receptors to reduce psychotic symptoms, while Trihexyphenidyl balances neurotransmitters to reduce motor side effects associated with antipsychotic therapy.
Tags:
- Manages psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions
- Prevents tremors, rigidity, and restlessness caused by antipsychotics
- Improves treatment adherence by reducing side effects
- Helps in long-term control of schizophrenia and related disorders
Usage Information
Dosage
Typical Dose: 1 tablet (5mg + 2mg) once or twice daily, or as prescribed Take at the same time daily, with or without food Do not stop abruptly without medical advice Avoid alcohol and driving post-consumption
Side Effects
Common: Dry mouth Blurred vision Constipation Drowsiness or dizziness Mild restlessness or tremor Serious: Irregular heartbeat Severe muscle stiffness Mental confusion or agitation Difficulty urinating Tardive dyskinesia (rare)
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to phenothiazines or anticholinergics Angle-closure glaucoma Prostatic hypertrophy with urinary retention Severe liver disease Patients with a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Availability
Trifluoperazine Trihexyphenidyl tablet, antipsychotic with EPS control, schizophrenia treatment, movement disorder medication, extrapyramidal symptom management