Polytab Tablet is a benzodiazepine and utilized for the administration of uneasiness issues or for the momentary alleviation of side effects of nervousness; withdrawal side effects of intense liquor abuse; and preoperative worry and tension. It is a calming and an entrancing medication. This drug capacities by dialing back the improvement of synthetic compounds in the mind.
Pregnancy Interaction: 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. Polytab Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food, if it causes stomach upset.
Prescription: Yes
Food Interaction: Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Sedation, Weight gain, Confusion, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Memory impairment, Urinary retention, Increased prolactin level in blood, Dizziness, Tiredness, Blurred vision, Nervousness, Constipation, Uncoordinated body movements, Tachycardia, Depression.
Breast Feeding Interaction: Polytab Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Chlordiazepoxide, Imipramine, Trihexyphenidyl and Trifluoperazine. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic which works on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Side Effects: Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Tremor