Trika: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Trika Information

Trika is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety. Trika also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Trika is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Trika can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Trika are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Trika's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Trika related warnings talks about Trika's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Trika is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Trika are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Trika may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Trika is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Trika Benefits & Uses
Trika Dosage & How to Take
Trika Side Effects
Trika Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Trika with Other Drugs
Trika Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Trika
Trika Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Trika Benefits & Uses

Trika is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Other Benefits

Panic Attack and Disorder

Trika Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.13 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Trika Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Trika is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

Memory problems
Uncoordinated Body Movements
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Mild

Drowsiness
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Irritability
Headache

Trika Related Warnings

Is the use of Trika safe for pregnant women?

Trika has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Trika without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Trika safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Trika may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Trika should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Trika on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Trika on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Trika on the Liver?

Trika may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Trika on the Heart?

Trika has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Trika with Other Drugs

Trika should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Guaifenesin

Chlorpheniramine

Aspirin

Naloxone

Trika Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Trika unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Shock
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Mania
Depression
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Trika

Is this Trika habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Trika cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Trika. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Trika only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Trika is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Trika Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trika

Taking Trika with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Trika

Drinking alcohol while taking Trika may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; XANAX® alprazolam

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405