Uses / Indications:
TRANAX 1 MG TABLET is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.
Pregnancy interaction:
TRANAX 1 MG TABLET is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
If you are taking Tranax for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Tranax, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Tranax is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Headache, Depression.
How to use:
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. TRANAX 1 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
TRANAX 1 MG TABLET is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
What is Tranax used for? : Tranax is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.|Is Tranax safe? : Tranax is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Tranax addictive (habit-forming)? : Yes, the use of Tranax has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Tranax is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.|Is Tranax an opioid? : No, Tranax is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.|Is Tranax an anti-depressant? : No, Tranax is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.|Is Tranax a narcotic substance? : No, Tranax is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.|Can I take Tranax for a hangover? : No, Tranax is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Tranax should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.|Can I take Tranax for anxiety? : Yes, Tranax is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.|Can I take Tranax for heart palpitations? : No, Tranax is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Tranax should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.|Can I take Tranax for alcohol withdrawal? : No, Tranax is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.|Does Tranax reduce blood pressure? : Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Tranax. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Tranax.|Does Tranax make you sleepy? : Yes, Tranax makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Tranax. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Tranax and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.|Does Tranax expire? : Yes, Tranax like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.|Does Tranax cause weight gain? : Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Tranax. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Tranax.|Can the use of Tranax cause hair loss? : It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Tranax. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Can I take Tranax with hydrocodone? : Tranax should not be taken with hydrocodone. Tranax belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with paracetamol? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranax and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with prednisone? : Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Tranax and hence decrease the levels of Tranax in the body which may decrease the effect of Tranax and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with clonazepam? : Tranax should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with oxycodone? : Tranax should not be taken with oxycodone. Tranax belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with tramadol? : Tranax should not be taken with tramadol. Tranax belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with ibuprofen? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranax and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with sertraline? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranax and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax with buspirone? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranax and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranax for the rest of my life? : No, Tranax should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Can I take Tranax for pain? : No, Tranax is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.
Medicine interaction:
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