Uses / Indications:
Tranquil 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.
Pregnancy interaction:
Tranquil 0.5mg 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 Tranquil 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 Tranquil, 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 Tranquil 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. Tranquil 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Tranquil 0.5mg 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 Tranquil used for? : Tranquil 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 Tranquil safe? : Tranquil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Tranquil addictive (habit-forming)? : Yes, the use of Tranquil has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Tranquil is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.|Is Tranquil an opioid? : No, Tranquil is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.|Is Tranquil an anti-depressant? : No, Tranquil is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.|Is Tranquil a narcotic substance? : No, Tranquil 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 Tranquil for a hangover? : No, Tranquil is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Tranquil should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.|Can I take Tranquil for anxiety? : Yes, Tranquil 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 Tranquil for heart palpitations? : No, Tranquil is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Tranquil should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.|Can I take Tranquil for alcohol withdrawal? : No, Tranquil is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.|Does Tranquil reduce blood pressure? : Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Tranquil. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Tranquil.|Does Tranquil make you sleepy? : Yes, Tranquil makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Tranquil. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Tranquil and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.|Does Tranquil expire? : Yes, Tranquil like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.|Does Tranquil cause weight gain? : Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Tranquil. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Tranquil.|Can the use of Tranquil cause hair loss? : It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Tranquil. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Can I take Tranquil with hydrocodone? : Tranquil should not be taken with hydrocodone. Tranquil 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 Tranquil with paracetamol? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranquil and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranquil with prednisone? : Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Tranquil and hence decrease the levels of Tranquil in the body which may decrease the effect of Tranquil and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranquil with clonazepam? : Tranquil 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 Tranquil with oxycodone? : Tranquil should not be taken with oxycodone. Tranquil 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 Tranquil with tramadol? : Tranquil should not be taken with tramadol. Tranquil 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 Tranquil with ibuprofen? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranquil and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranquil with sertraline? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranquil and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranquil with buspirone? : No, interactions have been reported between Tranquil and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Tranquil for the rest of my life? : No, Tranquil should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Can I take Tranquil for pain? : No, Tranquil 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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