Trazodone Hcl (Trazodone Hcl)
Overview of Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl is oral antidepressant, unrelated to other known antidepressants. It possesses some similarities of action to other antidepressant drugs, however, and also has some action as an anxiolytic. Antidepressant activity is believed to be produced by blocking the reuptake of serotonin at the presynaptic neuronal membrane. Long-term therapy also can affect postsynaptic neuronal receptor binding sites. Trazodone is used in the treatment of major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and insomnia. Trazodone was approved by the FDA in 1981.
Indication of Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Depression.
Contraindication of Trazodone Hcl
No data regarding the contra indications of Trazodone (HCl) is available.
Side Effects of Trazodone Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Trazodone (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Cardiac arrhythmias, Impotence, Bradycardia, Palpitation, Syncope.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Trazodone (HCl) include ECG alterations, Seizures, Respiratory arrest, Priapism.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Trazodone (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Nasal congestion, Changes in libido, Increased intracranial pressure, Loss of memory, Incoordination.
Precautions of Trazodone Hcl
Patients should observe caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because it may produce drowsiness or blurred vision. Avoid concurrent administration with electricshock therapy. Discontinue the drug in patients whose white blood cells (W.B.Cs) count fall below the normal levels.