Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet

Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave. Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, sedation, abnormal heart rhythm, urinary retention, blurred vision, and nervousness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

• Schizophrenia

Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpromazine and Trihexyphenidyl.\tChlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. However, it may cause side effects such as involuntary movements (shaking of hands, muscle spasms). Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent these side effects.

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. Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Sedation
• Weight gain
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Urinary retention
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dryness in mouth
• Nervousness

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. If the Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.

DrivingUNSAFE

Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Talentil T 100 mg/2 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns