Triclofos (Na)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
A hypnotic drug, which is used to treat insomnia (sleeplessness). It is given by mouth for short term management of insomnia. It is relatively free from tendency to cause gastric irritation as caused by chloral hydrate.
Indications
Triclofos (Na) is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Nausea, vertigo, labyrinthine disorders.
Contraindications
Triclofos (Na)
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Triclofos (Na), which give rise to further complications include Cardiac arrhythmias, Jaundice, Albuminuria. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Triclofos (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Abdominal distension, Headache, Ataxia, Skin rashes, Confusion, Hallucination, Gastric irritation, Light headedness, Nightmares, Delirium.
Warnings
No data regarding the Warnings/Precautions of Triclofos (Na) is available.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Triclofos (Na) was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.