Trivastal LA Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Piribedil 50 mg
Manufacturer
Servier India PVT LTD (Formerly Known As Serdia Pharmaceuticals (India) Pvt Ltd)
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONTRIVASTAL LA contains Piribedil which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiparkinsonian agents. It is used in the management of Parkinson’s disease either alone or in combination with other drugs. Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder caused due to less production of brain chemical called dopamine by brain cells. It is characterized by symptoms such as uncontrollable movements such as shaking, stiffness and difficulty with balance and coordination. TRIVASTAL LA is also used as an adjunct in symptomatic management of chronic pathological cognitive and neurosensorial deficit in elderly patients (problems with memory, cognition or paying attention) and intermittent claudication (condition due to narrowing or blockage of the main artery in the leg (femoral artery) that ca
Uses
muscle pain during exercise and stops while at rest) in chronic obliterating arteriopathies (artery disease) of the lower limbs (in stage 2). TRIVASTAL LA is not recommended for use in patients with heart disease (such as cardiovascular shock or acute phase of myocardial infarction), fructose intolerance, glucose or galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency. TRIVASTAL LA is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common
How It Works
TRIVASTAL LA helps to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by acting on certain brain receptors (called dopamine receptors) which increases the production of brain chemical called dopamine resulting in improved co-ordination of the body movements. It also aids in the increased blood flow in the thigh bone (femoral blood flow) which helps in better movement of limbs.
Directions for Use
Take TRIVASTAL LA as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of TRIVASTAL LA for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking TRIVASTAL LA are nausea, vomiting, flatulence and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsens. USES OF TRIVASTAL LAManages: Parkinson’s disease (either alone or in combination with other drugs) Adjunct in: management of chronic pathological cognitive and neurosensorial deficit (problems with memory, cognition or paying attention) management of intermittent claudication (muscle pain due to blood flow problems) in chronic obliterating arteriopathies of the lower limbs HOW TRIVASTAL LA WORKSTRIVASTAL LA helps to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by acting on certain brain receptors (called dopamine receptors) which increases the production of brain chemical called dopamine resulting in improved co-ordination of the body movements. It also aids in the increased blood flow in the thigh bone (femoral blood flow) which helps in better movement of limbs. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake TRIVASTAL LA as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of TRIVASTAL LA for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TRIVASTAL LACOMMON nausea, vomiting, flatulence confusion, hallucinations or agitation dizziness UNCOMMON low blood pressure low blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying position with fainting or sudden temporary loss of consciousness or general discomfort or unstable blood pressure allergic reactions
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTRIVASTAL LA is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGTRIVASTAL LA is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel excessively sleepy or have sudden sleeping fits after taking TRIVASTAL LA. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking TRIVASTAL LA as it can make you feel sleepy. ALLERGYDo not take TRIVASTAL LA if you are allergic to Piribedil or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASETRIVASTAL LA is not recommended for use in patients having heart disease such as cardiovascular shock (condition in which the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the vital organs of the body) or acute phase of myocardial infarction. Consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSTRIVASTAL LA is not recommended for use if you have: fructose intolerance glucose or galactose malabsorption sucrase-isomaltase deficiency Use in geriatrics: TRIVASTAL LA should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug–Drug Interactions: Before taking TRIVASTAL LA inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: antipsychotic neuroleptics (Ex. haloperidol, risperidone) antiemetic neuroleptics (Ex. olanzapine) tetrabenazine (used to manage movement disorder) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of TRIVASTAL LA, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of TRIVASTAL LA are blood pressure instability, nausea and vomiting. SYNOPSIS Drug : Piribedil Pharmacological Category : Dopamine Agonist Therapeutic Indication : Parkinson’s disease, Adjunct in Cognitive and neurosensorial deficit, Intermittent claudication Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep TRIVASTAL LA out of reach of children Store at room temperature