Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet

Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'antipsychotics' used to prevent and treat relapses of schizophrenia (a mental illness). Additionally, Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet may be used for anxiety and depression over a short period, nausea and vomiting. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. Depression is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, and unable to sleep properly or enjoy life as you used to do.

Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet contains Trifluoperazine, which works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet helps control psychotic illness, relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet 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.

Take Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, blurred vision or eye problems, muscle weakness, fainting on standing up, confusion, weight gain, or water retention causing swelling. Most of these side effects of Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. The tablet form is not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester, as it may cause adverse effects in the baby, such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions. Do not consume alcohol with Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, and high or low body temperature. Avoid taking Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet if you have blood disorders, liver problems, or the heart's inability to maintain adequate circulation.

Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet contains Trifluoperazine, an antipsychotic used to prevent and treat relapses of schizophrenia (a mental illness). Additionally, Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet may be used for anxiety and depression over a short period, nausea and vomiting. Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet helps in controlling psychotic illness, relieving depression, lightening the mood, and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet 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.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester, as it may cause adverse effects in the baby, such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions. Avoid taking Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet if you have blood disorders, liver problems or an inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation. Do not consume alcohol with Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, and high or low body temperature. If you have Parkinson’s disease, fits, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), enlarged prostate gland, dementia (decline in memory, intelligence or communication), uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, have a family history of stroke or blood clots, liver, heart or brain problems, inform your doctor before taking Triperidol 0.5mg Tablet.