Trapex 1mg Tablet

Trapex 1mg Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION
Lorazepam (1mg)

STORAGE
Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Trapex 1mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry or restlessness), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, and social phobias. It is also used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.

Trapex 1mg Tablet relieves symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, trembling, weakness or lack of concentration. It may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.

The most common side effects of this medicine are weakness, sedation, and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment.

Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Taking it along with alcohol affects the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

USES OF TRAPEX TABLET

Treatment of Short term anxiety
Treatment of Anxiety disorder

BENEFITS OF TRAPEX TABLET

In Treatment of Short term anxiety

Trapex 1mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that may arise in stressful conditions such as an exam or job interview. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. This will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Trapex 1mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called GABA in your brain. This prevents abnormal symptoms of anxiety such as restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TRAPEX TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Trapex:

# Dizziness
# Weakness
# Sedation
# Balance disorder (loss of balance)

HOW TO USE TRAPEX TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trapex 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW TRAPEX TABLET WORKS

Trapex 1mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trapex 1mg Tablet.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trapex 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
warnings

Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trapex 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Trapex 1mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Trapex 1mg Tablet should be gradual.

Driving
UNSAFE
Trapex 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
warnings

Kidney
CAUTION
Trapex 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trapex 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
warnings

Liver
CAUTION
Trapex 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trapex 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Trapex 1mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Trapex 1mg Tablet
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Quick tips

# The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor

# It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

# Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.

# Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

# Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class: Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming: Yes

Therapeutic Class: RESPIRATORY

Action Class: Benzodiazepines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Trapex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Abacavir
Brand(s): Abamune, A-Bec, Virol
SERIOUS

Adefovir
Brand(s): Adesera, Adheb, Adfovir
SERIOUS

Amisulpride
Brand(s): Stozen, Sulpigold, Amisulide
SERIOUS

Amitriptyline
Brand(s): Triptam
SERIOUS

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