Codep Tablet
Chlordiazepoxide + Imipramine + Trihexyphenidyl + Trifluoperazine
Mayflower India
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| Retail Price | 9.33 NPR |
Indications
Codep Tablet is used for:
Used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
1 tab 1-2 times daily
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Precautions
May cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Should be used with caution in patients with kidney & liver disease
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Chlordiazepoxide + Imipramine + Trihexyphenidyl + Trifluoperazine :
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
Mechanism of Action
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/Benzhexol 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.
Note
Codep Tablet manufactured by Mayflower India. Its generic name is Chlordiazepoxide + Imipramine + Trihexyphenidyl + Trifluoperazine. Codep is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Codep Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.