PRODUCT DETAILS

About Trazomet 50mg Tablet

TRAZODONE belongs to a group of medications called ‘antidepressants’ used to treat all types of depression. It can also be used to treat depression associated with anxiety (a mental disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of worry or fear). Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person's daily life described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. This condition can also be accompanied by anxiety. Both conditions have similar symptoms and can be treated similarly.

TRAZODONE contains ‘trazodone’ which belongs to the class of ‘antidepressants’. Trazodone works by increasing serotonin and noradrenaline (chemicals present in the brain) and reducing symptoms of depression. Low levels of serotonin and noradrenaline lead to depression symptoms.

Uses of Trazomet 50mg Tablet

Depression

Medicinal Benefits of Trazomet 50mg Tablet

TRAZODONE contains ‘trazodone’ which belongs to the class of ‘antidepressants’. It is an effective and well-tolerated antidepressant. It works by restoring the chemicals ‘serotonin’ and ‘noradrenaline’ in the brain, which are essential to improve mood and energy levels. It can also reduce anxiety. It causes drowsiness as a side-effect. So, it can also induce sleep in patients with depression associated with insomnia (sleeplessness).

Directions for Use

TRAZODONE is available in the form of tablets. Tablets are swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. The exact dose and duration are given by the doctor based on your health condition.

Side Effects of Trazomet 50mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Drowsiness

Similar Drugs

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

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

TRAZODONE may interact with other antidepressant medicines (tranylcypromine, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, amitriptyline, fluoxetine, and hypericum perforatum), medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease (selegiline and levodopa), muscle relaxants or pain killers, sleeping pills, medicines used to treat fits (carbamazepine and phenytoin), a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (clonidine), a medicine used to treat heart disease (digoxin), antifungal agents (ketoconazole and itraconazole), medicines used to treat HIV (ritonavir and indinavir), an antibiotic (erythromycin), anticoagulant (warfarin), and medicines used to treat psychosis (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, levomepromazine, and perphenazine).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may interact with TRAZODONE and increase the risk of side-effects.

PREGNANCY

TRAZODONE is a category C medicine as may cause harmful effects to the unborn baby. So, it should be used with caution in pregnant women.

BREAST FEEDING

TRAZODONE may pass into the breastmilk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing baby. So, it should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

DRIVING

TRAZODONE may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.

LIVER

TRAZODONE should be used with caution in patients with severe liver diseases.

KIDNEY

TRAZODONE should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney diseases.