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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Abbott India Ltd

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About TRIXIDE TABLET

TRIXIDE TABLET is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe depression associated with moderate to severe anxiety. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety and depression can occur at the same time.

TRIXIDE TABLET is a combination of two drugs: Amitriptyline (tricyclic anti-depressant) and Chlordiazepoxide (benzodiazepine anxiolytic). Amitriptyline works by affecting certain chemical messengers in the brain that communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood and treating depression. Chlordiazepoxide works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. 

You are advised to take TRIXIDE TABLET only for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision and bloating. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself. Do not take TRIXIDE TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. Consult your doctor before taking TRIXIDE TABLET if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as TRIXIDE TABLET causes sleepiness, dizziness and might impair thinking and motor skills. Avoid consuming alcohol along with TRIXIDE TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of TRIXIDE TABLET

Depression associated with anxiety

Directions for Use

Take TRIXIDE TABLET with or without food. Swallow TRIXIDE TABLET as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Medicinal Benefits

TRIXIDE TABLET is a combination of two drugs: Amitriptyline and Chlordiazepoxide. TRIXIDE TABLET is used to treat moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic anti-depressant that affects certain chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood treats depression. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic that works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. TRIXIDE TABLET has a calming effect on various functions of the brain. Thereby, TRIXIDE TABLET helps in treating anxiety and depression. 

Storage

Keep TRIXIDE TABLET out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Trixide Tablet
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate):
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you're experiencing a fast heart rate, palpitations, or other heart-related symptoms. This is crucial to determine whether the symptoms are related to your medication.
  • Your doctor may need to adjust your medication regimen to alleviate the fast heart rate symptoms. This could involve changing the medication, reducing the dosage, or adding new medications to counteract the side effects.
  • Follow your doctor's advice on monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure. This will help track any changes and ensure your heart rate returns normal.
  • If you experience severe symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms can indicate a more serious condition that requires prompt treatment.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Change positions or take a break from activity to relieve symptoms.
  • Avoid postures that put a lot of pressure on just one area of the body.
  • If you have vitamin deficiency, take supplements or change your diet.
  • Exercise regularly like cycling, walking or swimming.
  • Avoid sitting with your legs crossed.
  • Clench and unclench your fists and wiggle your toes.
  • Massage the affected area.
  • Uncoordinated muscle movements need immediate medical attention.
  • Observe your movements and try to understand and control the particular movement.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to improve blood flow throughout the body and avoid involuntary movements.
  • Implement massage techniques to enhance blood flow to organs.
  • Take a balanced diet and quit smoking.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve thought processes and reduce uncontrolled and involuntary movements.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered tremors or involuntary shaking:
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
  • Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
  • Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

Drug Warnings

Do not take TRIXIDE TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you recently had a heart attack or heart problems, are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI). Do not take opioids with TRIXIDE TABLET as it may result in increased sedation, depression, coma and death. TRIXIDE TABLET should not be taken for longer durations as it may cause physical dependence. Inform your doctor before taking TRIXIDE TABLET if you have bipolar disorder, eye problems, urination problems, seizures, thyroid problems, kidney or liver problems or if you are due to have any surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself. Talk to your doctor before taking TRIXIDE TABLET if you have a history of drug abuse, addiction or alcohol abuse as TRIXIDE TABLET may cause dependence. Do not take TRIXIDE TABLET if you are pregnant, as it may cause birth defects. Consult your doctor before taking TRIXIDE TABLET if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as TRIXIDE TABLET causes sleepiness, dizziness and might impair thinking and motor skills. Avoid consuming alcohol along with TRIXIDE TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. TRIXIDE TABLET should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmitriptylineHalofantrine
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AmitriptylineHalofantrine
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How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Combining Trixide Tablet and Halofantrine may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Trixide Tablet with Halofantrine may result in an interaction, it can be used if a doctor recommends it. If you have any heart problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be susceptible. If you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, get emergency medical help. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Combining Trixide Tablet and Pimozide may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Trixide Tablet with Pimozide may result in an interaction, it can be used if a doctor recommends it. If you have any heart problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be susceptible. If you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, get emergency medical help. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Combining Furazolidone with Trixide Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(increased serotonin hormone).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Furazolidone and Trixide Tablet together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Inform a doctor if you have recently taken Trixide Tablet. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Using Trixide Tablet together with Procarbazine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition resulting from the accumulation of high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is especially a mood stabilizer).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Procarbazine and Trixide Tablet together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Inform a doctor if you have recently taken Trixide Tablet. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmitriptylineGrepafloxacin
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How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Combining Trixide Tablet and Grepafloxacin may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Trixide Tablet with Grepafloxacin may result in an interaction, it can be used if a doctor recommends it. If you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, get emergency medical help. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor. Note: Grepafloxacin is no longer available in the market. Grepafloxacin should not be combined with any other medications.
AmitriptylineMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Coadministration of Trixide Tablet and Mesoridazine may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Trixide Tablet with Mesoridazine may result in an interaction, it can be used if a doctor recommends it. If you have any heart problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be susceptible. If you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, get emergency medical help. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Coadministration of Trixide Tablet and Cisapride may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Trixide Tablet with Cisapride may result in an interaction, it can be used if a doctor recommends it. If you have any heart problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be susceptible. If you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, get emergency medical help. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Combining Trixide Tablet and Dronedarone may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Trixide Tablet with Dronedarone may result in an interaction, it can be used if a doctor recommends it. If you have any heart problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be susceptible. If you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, get emergency medical help. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Trixide Tablet and Thioridazine can enhance each other's effects when used together.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Trixide Tablet and Thioridazine together can cause an interaction, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. If you have extreme sleepiness, confusion, anxiety, vomiting, vision problems, feeling hot or cold, sweating, muscle stiffness, fainting, fits, or coma, seek medical help. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmitriptylineIsocarboxazid
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How does the drug interact with Trixide Tablet:
Combining Isocarboxazid with Trixide Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (increase serotonin hormone).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Isocarboxazid and Trixide Tablet together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Inform a doctor if you have recently taken Trixide Tablet. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly as it helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Include foods rich in omega-fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oils.
  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products and certain fruits and vegetables help in the proper maintenance of neurotransmitters.
  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges and pears.
  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural anti-depressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosting self-esteem and providing restful sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

Side Effects of TRIXIDE TABLET

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nasal congestion
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
  • Bloating

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS

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FAQs

TRIXIDE TABLET contains Amitriptyline and Chlordiazepoxide. Amitriptyline works by affecting certain chemical messengers (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood and treating depression. Chlordiazepoxide works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

TRIXIDE TABLET may cause weight gain due to increased appetite. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.

Do not discontinue TRIXIDE TABLET without consulting your doctor, as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking TRIXIDE TABLET for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking TRIXIDE TABLET.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of TRIXIDE TABLET. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Constipation might occur as a side-effect of TRIXIDE TABLET. Drink plenty of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Consult your doctor if you experience severe constipation.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • LORAZEPAM
  • FLUTICASONE+SALMETEROL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • MORPHINE

Special Advise

  • Do not stop taking TRIXIDE TABLET on your own; sudden stopping of TRIXIDE TABLET may cause withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you develop any suicidal thoughts.
  • Women of childbearing age should use effective contraception while taking TRIXIDE TABLET.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Depression: It is a mood disorder characterised by the feeling of sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities. Depression can also influence some chronic health conditions and relationships. The exact cause of depression is unknown, but it may be associated with mental problems, trauma, family history, drug use and medical conditions. Symptoms of depression include loss of interest, hopelessness, difficulty concentrating, appetite changes, irritability, feeling of emptiness, sadness and restlessness.

Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone, at any age. Anxiety may cause a panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. The exact cause of anxiety is unknown, but it might be due to genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating and difficulty falling asleep.

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Alcohol

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Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking TRIXIDE TABLET as it may cause increased sleepiness and dizziness.

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Pregnancy

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Avoid taking TRIXIDE TABLET if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor as it may cause birth defects.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking TRIXIDE TABLET; your doctor will decide whether TRIXIDE TABLET can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

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TRIXIDE TABLET may cause sleepiness, dizziness and might impair thinking and motor skills. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

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TRIXIDE TABLET should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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