TRIPNOR 0.5MG/10MG TAB

Overview

TRIPNOR 0.5MG/10MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

TRIPNOR 0.5MG/10MG TAB is composed of: NORTRIPTYLINE (10.0 MG), FLUPHENAZINE (0.5 MG)

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Nortriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression.

Fluphenazine is an Anti Psychotic medicine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.
It is used to treat psychotic disoders such as schizophrenia

Usage

NORTRIPTYLINE is generally used to treat: Depression

FLUPHENAZINE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia, Psychosis
FLUPHENAZINE can address symptoms like: Head Headache

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

TRIPNOR 0.5MG/10MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for TRIPNOR 0.5MG/10MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, enlarged prostate, difficulty in urinating, sugar, seizures, mental illness, overactive thyroid, liver, kidney, or heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Do not become overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur. Avoid exposure to sunlight.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of difficulty in urination,seizures,overactive thyroid,liver and kidney disease.
It may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Dont drive while taking this medication.
Avoid exposure to sunlight because it may cause sunburns.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLUPHENAZINE over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Irregular Heartbeat

Common Side-Effects

NORTRIPTYLINE : Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Eyes Blurred Vision, Constipation, Weight Gain, Difficulty Urinating
FLUPHENAZINE : Dyskinesia, Tachycardia, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Nausea, Head Headache, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

NORTRIPTYLINE : Serotonin Syndrome, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Eyes Pain, Loss Of Coordination
FLUPHENAZINE : Hyponatremia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Parkinsonism, Dystonia, Depression, Eosinophilia, Impaired Color Vision, Loss Of Appetite, Fainting

Rare Side-Effects

NORTRIPTYLINE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
FLUPHENAZINE : Jaundice, Lupus Erythematosus, Body Excessive Sweating, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Food Interactions

It is important to tell doctor about medications to use, including vitamins and herbs.

Disease Interactions

FLUPHENAZINE can interfere with: Dementia, Parkinsonism, Breast Cancer, Seizure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

NORTRIPTYLINE is categorized as: TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS
FLUPHENAZINE is categorized as: PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIPSYCHOTICS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for TRIPNOR 0.5MG/10MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

TRIPNOR 0.5MG/10MG TAB

INR 50 for 10 TABLETS

NORTRIPTYLINE 10.0 MG, FLUPHENAZINE 0.5 MG