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Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
Razocon 50mg Tablet is an antidepressant used to treat all types of depression. It can also be used to treat depression associated with anxiety. It contains Trazodone, which increases serotonin and noradrenaline (chemicals in the brain that play role in regulating mood) and reduces symptoms of depression. It may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and drowsiness.
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Composition

TRAZODONE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Consern Pharma Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Razocon 50mg Tablet

Razocon 50mg Tablet is used to treat all types of depression. It can also be used to treat depression associated with anxiety (a mental disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of worry or fear). Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person's daily life and is described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. This condition can also be accompanied by anxiety. Both conditions have similar symptoms and can be treated similarly.

Razocon 50mg Tablet contains ‘trazodone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antidepressants’. Trazodone works by increasing serotonin and noradrenaline (chemicals present in the brain) and reducing symptoms of depression. Low levels of serotonin and noradrenaline lead to depression symptoms.

Razocon 50mg Tablet is available in the form of tablets. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Razocon 50mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and drowsiness. These side effects usually go away without requiring any treatment. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Razocon 50mg Tablet is not recommended to take Razocon 50mg Tablet if you are allergic to Trazodone or any content of it, recently had a heart attack, are alcoholic, and have been taking sleeping pills. Razocon 50mg Tablet should not be used in children and adolescents below 18 years as it may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen depression. Before taking Razocon 50mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have seizures (fits), severe liver, kidney, or heart problems, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), urination problems, glaucoma (an eye disease), schizophrenia or other mental disorders. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Elderly patients may require dose adjustments. Avoid taking alcohol, as it can cause excessive drowsiness. Razocon 50mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.

Uses of Razocon 50mg Tablet

Treatment of Depression.

Medicinal Benefits

Razocon 50mg Tablet contains ‘trazodone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antidepressants’. It is an effective and well-tolerated antidepressant. It works by restoring the chemicals serotonin’ and ‘noradrenaline’ in the brain, which are essential to improving mood and energy levels. It can also reduce anxiety. It causes drowsiness as a side effect. So, it can also induce sleep in patients with depression associated with insomnia (sleeplessness).

Directions for Use

Razocon 50mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. The exact dose and duration are given by the doctor based on your health condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Razocon 50mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion
  • Drowsiness

Drug Warnings

Razocon 50mg Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen depression or anxiety in children and adolescents below 18. Razocon 50mg Tablet is also used with caution in young adults who have previously had suicidal thoughts. If you notice thoughts of harming yourself while using this medicine, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop taking Razocon 50mg Tablet even if you feel better without your doctor’s advice. Abrupt stopping this medicine may cause withdrawal symptoms such as sleep problems, irritability, and excessive sweating. The doctor may gradually reduce the dose of this medicine before stopping it to avoid withdrawal reactions. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Razocon 50mg Tablet may interact with other antidepressant medicines (tranylcypromine, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, amitriptyline, fluoxetine, and hypericum perforatum), medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease (selegiline and levodopa), muscle relaxants or pain killers, sleeping pills, medicines used to treat fits (carbamazepine and phenytoin), a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (clonidine), a medicine used to treat heart disease (digoxin), antifungal agents (ketoconazole and itraconazole), medicines used to treat HIV (ritonavir and indinavir), an antibiotic (erythromycin), anticoagulant (warfarin), and medicines used to treat psychosis (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, levomepromazine, and perphenazine).

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid alcohol while using Razocon 50mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Drug-Disease interactions: Razocon 50mg Tablet should not be patients with heart failure and alcoholic abuse. Razocon 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with fits, severe liver, heart, or kidney failure, overactive thyroid, urination problems, glaucoma (an eye condition), and psychosis or other mental disorders.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • PHENELZINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • HYPERICUM PERFORATUM
  • SELEGILINE
  • LEVODOPA
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CLONIDINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • WARFARIN
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • FLUPHENAZINE
  • LEVOMEPROMAZINE
  • PERPHENAZINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.

  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.

  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.

  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.

  • Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oils.

  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help maintain neurotransmitters' proper maintenance.

  • Complex carbohydrates help stimulate serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges, and pears.

  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps relieve stress, improve mood, boost self-esteem, and provide restful sleep.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors, and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

Special Advise

  • Razocon 50mg Tablet may affect your blood glucose levels. So, patients with diabetes should monitor blood glucose levels regularly while using this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor that you are taking Razocon 50mg Tablet if you are undergoing any medical or dental treatment. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Depression: It is a mood disorder characterized by the persistent feeling of sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness, or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities. Depression can also influence some chronic health conditions and relationships. In this condition, neurotransmitters (chemicals in the brain) such as dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline levels decrease, resulting in symptoms of depression. The exact cause of depression is unknown, but it may be associated with mental problems, trauma, family history, drug use, and medical conditions. Counselling (psychotherapy) and antidepressants can be used to treat depression.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may interact with Razocon 50mg Tablet and increase the risk of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Razocon 50mg Tablet is a category C medicine as may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Razocon 50mg Tablet may pass into the breastmilk and cause unwanted effects in your infant. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Razocon 50mg Tablet may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.

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Liver

Caution

Razocon 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Razocon 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Razocon 50mg Tablet is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years as it can cause suicidal tendencies.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Razocon 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called antidepressants used to treat depression.
Razocon 50mg Tablet contains 'trazodone', which is an antidepressant. It works by restoring the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. Serotonin and noradrenaline are chemicals in the brain responsible for improving energy, mood, and emotion levels.
Razocon 50mg Tablet cause drowsiness and can be used to treat insomnia (problem falling asleep). However, the dose and duration of this medicine required for treating insomnia are given by your doctor.
If the Razocon 50mg Tablet is prescribed once daily and you are experiencing drowsiness, it is best to take it in the evening. However, do not change the dose, duration, and when you should take medication without discussing it with your doctor.
Razocon 50mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and drowsiness. These side effects usually go away without requiring any treatment. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform a doctor immediately.
Razocon 50mg Tablet may affect your blood sugar levels. So, your doctor may advise you to check your blood sugar levels regularly while using this medicine.

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