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Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's Substitute

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Uses:

Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, Nausea and Vomiting

Medicinal Benefits:

Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's contains Trifluoperazine, and an antipsychotic used to prevent and treat relapses of schizophrenia (a mental illness). Additionally, Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's may be used for anxiety and depression over a short period, nausea and vomiting. Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's helps in controlling psychotic illness, relieving depression, lightening the mood, and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and inhibits transmission of messages to the vomiting center. Thereby, it helps in controlling nausea and vomiting.

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Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's contains Trifluoperazine, an antipsychotic that works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's helps in relieving depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and inhibits transmission of messages to the vomiting centre. Thereby, it helps in controlling nausea and vomiting.

You are not recommended to take Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's with levodopa (antiparkinson drug) as it may decrease the effectiveness of levodopa and increase the risk of adverse effects such as low blood pressure, drowsiness, light-headedness and dizziness. However, please consult your doctor before using Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's with any other medicines.

Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's should be avoided by dementia (decline in memory, behaviour, thinking and ability to do daily activities) patients as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are suffering from dementia before taking Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's.

Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's may be used to treat nausea and vomiting. Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) in the brain and inhibits transmission of messages to vomiting centre. Thereby, it helps in controlling nausea and vomiting.

Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness especially while standing up suddenly from sitting or lying position. Therefore, to avoid such adverse effects, it is advised to stand up slowly if you are sitting or lying down. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients suffering from fits as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's.

Trifluxy-P 5 mg Tablet 10's medication may cause face/muscle twitching and uncontrollable movements (tardive dyskinesia). In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any uncontrollable movements such as lip smacking, mouth puckering, tongue thrusting, chewing, or unusual arm/leg movements.