POLYTAB TAB

Overview

POLYTAB TAB is a Schedule H drug.

POLYTAB TAB is composed of: CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE ( ), IMIPRAMINE ( ), TRIFLUOPERAZINE ( ), TRIHEXYPHENIDYL ( )

Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety disorders. Chlordiazepoxide may be used short-term to treat anxiety you may have before a surgery. Chlordiazepoxide is also used to treat anxiety or withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism.
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Imipramine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Imipramine is used to treat symptoms of depression. Imipramine is sometimes used to treat bed-wetting in children ages 6 and older.

Usage

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE is generally used to treat: Anxiety, Alcoholism

IMIPRAMINE is generally used to treat: Depression, Bed-Wetting
IMIPRAMINE can address symptoms like: Depressed Mood

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for POLYTAB TAB and its Constituents

 Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur.

Chlordiazepoxide may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizzinessor severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, prostate enlargement, difficulty in urinating, seizures, overactive thyroid, liver, kidney or heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast feeding. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause skin sensitivity. Patient may develop Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sweating, dilated pupils.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion
IMIPRAMINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation, Eyes Blurred Vision, Head Headache
IMIPRAMINE : Diarrhoea, Dry Mouth, Eyes Blurred Vision, Head Headache, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Constipation, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Weight Gain, Body Excessive Sweating

Serious Side-Effects

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Mood Swings, Slurred Speech, Body Difficulty Walking, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Face Muscle Twitching (painless), Difficulty Sleeping, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Throat Soreness, Fever, Eyes Yellow Eyes
IMIPRAMINE : Serotonin Syndrome, Hallucination, Mood Swings, Chest Pain, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Restless Or Irritability, Ringing In Ears, Difficulty Urinating, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Loss Of Coordination, Fainting

Rare Side-Effects

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Body Itching
IMIPRAMINE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Food Interactions

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Technical Classification

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
IMIPRAMINE is categorized as: TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for POLYTAB TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CODEP 37 TAB	INR 38.41 for 10 TABLETS	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , IMIPRAMINE , TRIFLUOPERAZINE , TRIHEXYPHENIDYL
POLYTAB TAB	INR 23.8 for 10 TABLETS	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , IMIPRAMINE , TRIFLUOPERAZINE , TRIHEXYPHENIDYL