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Triphen Tablet 10's

Triphen Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Triphen Tablet

Triphen Tablet is used to treat Parkinson’s disease.  Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and locomotion. It causes stiffness, shaking, difficulty in walking, coordination, and balance. 

Triphen Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as anticholinergics, which inhibit the effects of acetylcholine. In this way, it decreases sweating, overexcited muscle functioning, and saliva production and improves walking ability in persons with Parkinson's disease.

Take Triphen Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Triphen Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nervousness, dizziness, constipation, flushing, nausea, upset stomach, and headache. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these undesirable effects persistently.

If you are known to be allergic to Triphen Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor. If you have glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, urination problems, a bowel obstruction, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, heart problems, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, alcoholism, a problem with your nerves, brain, or spinal cord, involuntary muscle movements, intense urges like gambling, spending money, overeating or increased sexual urges, please consult with your doctor before taking Triphen Tablet .

Uses of Triphen Tablet

Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Medicinal Benefits

Triphen Tablet is an antiparkinson agent that is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. This medicine is also used to treat and prevent symptoms like severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes caused by medicines used for treating delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or disordered thoughts. Triphen Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as anticholinergics, which acts by restraining the effects of acetylcholine. In this way, it decreases sweating, over-excited muscle functioning, and saliva production and improves walking ability in persons with Parkinson's disease. Thereby, it improves the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet/capsule.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Triphen Tablet

  • Nervousness
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Flushing
  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Before taking Triphen Tablet , inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. . Triphen Tablet is not safe in pregnancy because it causes miscarriage and abnormalities in the fetus. Triphen Tablet is not allowed to take Triphen Tablet as it may pass into breast milk and affect the nursing baby. It is better to consult your doctor to know the risks and benefits associated with Triphen Tablet . Tell your doctor if you are dealing with medical conditions like glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, urination problems, a bowel obstruction, severe constipation, epilepsy or other seizure disorders, heart problems, coronary artery disease (clogged arteries), high blood pressure, alcoholism, a problem with your nerves, brain, or spinal cord. After checking your health condition, the doctor will decide if Triphen Tablet is safe for you or not.  Avoid doing exercise in hot weather as it can make you overheated or dehydrated. Triphen Tablet can reduce sweating and increase the risk of heatstroke. With it, avoid consuming cannabis, CBD, or marijuana, as it may increase the side effects of this medicine.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Triphen Tablet may interact with antidepressants (amitriptyline), medications used to treat mental illness (chlorpromazine, thioridazine, clozapine),  certain antiarrhythmics (disopyramide, quinidine), anticholinergics/antispasmodics (belladonna alkaloids), MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine,  safinamide,  tranylcypromine),  corticosteroids (prednisone), motion sickness medication (meclizine), potassium tablets/capsules, tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline). 

Drug-Food Interactions: Triphen Tablet may interact with alcohol and cause serious addiction effects, so one should not consume alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: The use of the name is restricted in medical conditions, including narrow-angle glaucoma, diabetics, epilepsy,  prolonged or painful erection, kidney problems, liver problems, and high level of the hormone prolactin in your blood or if you have a tumour, dementia caused by stroke.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • THIORIDAZINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • LINEZOLID
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • PHENELZINE
  • PROCARBAZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • PREDNISONE
  • MECLIZINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat more fibre-rich foods to ease constipation.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid headaches due to dehydration.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Triphen Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication, as it may lower its benefits. It can cause dry mouth. Maintain good oral fluid, chew without sugar gum, or suck on hard candy for the dry mouth.
  • Avoid high-protein foods like soy protein, fish, eggs, chicken, beef, and pork. Eat more whole-grain foods such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice, or pasta.

Special Advise

  • DaTscan is a technique that allows doctors to see detailed pictures of the brain's dopamine system in Parkinson's patients.
  • Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of intraocular pressure while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that affects nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for producing dopamine. When this happens, dopamine levels start reducing. A person starts noticing stiffness, tremors in one hand, slow movements, shaking, difficulty walking, coordination, stooped posture, and voice changes. This condition can last for many years or a lifetime. Treatment with medicines and physiotherapy may help control the symptoms and provide a quality life for as long as possible.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since alcohol consumption with Triphen Tablet may increase the risk of dizziness, fainting, or headache.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Triphen Tablet is not safe in pregnancy because it causes miscarriage and abnormalities in the fetus. It is better to consult your doctor to know the risks and benefits associated with Triphen Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Triphen Tablet is not allowed to be taken by a breastfeeding mother as it may pass into breast milk and affect the nursing baby. It is better to consult your doctor to learn the risks and benefits associated with Triphen Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Triphen Tablet is not safe during the drive because it can make you feel drowsy. So, it would be best not to do anything that requires concentration and attention.

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Liver

Caution

Triphen Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your medical condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Triphen Tablet should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your medical condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Triphen Tablet can only be advised to children if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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FAQs

Triphen Tablet belongs to the class of medications called antiparkinson agents, indicated in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Avoid doing exercise in hot weather as it can make you overheated or dehydrated. Triphen Tablet can reduce sweating and increase the risk of heatstroke.
Tell your doctor if you are dealing with medical conditions like glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, urination problems, a bowel obstruction, severe constipation, epilepsy or other seizure disorders, heart problems, coronary artery disease (clogged arteries), high blood pressure, alcoholism, a problem with your nerves, brain, or spinal cord. After checking your health condition, the doctor will decide if Triphen Tablet is safe for you or not.
It has been reported that Triphen Tablet is not suitable for patients with narrow-angle glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve that is essential for good vision) as it may increase fluid pressure inside the eye. However, regular monitoring of eye pressure is recommended while on treatment with Triphen Tablet . Consult a doctor for further advice.
It is advised not to stop taking Triphen Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may make the condition worse. Therefore, take Triphen Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you notice any improvement in your situation, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted.
Parkinson's disease is a gradually progressing lifelong disease that is chronic and gets worse with time. With the right medicine, only the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be managed.

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