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Texina is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Anxiety are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Texina have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Texina depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Texina have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Texina go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Texina's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Texina related warnings talks about Texina's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Texina is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Texina contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Texina with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Texina, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Texina is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Texina safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Texina. If you are pregnant, do not take Texina without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Texina safe during breastfeeding?
Texina may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Texina on the Kidneys?
Texina rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Texina on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Texina on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Texina on the Heart?
Texina has very mild side effects on the heart.
Texina should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Texina unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Texina habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Texina can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Texina you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Texina is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Texina can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Texina
Texina may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Texina
Drinking alcohol while taking Texina may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Texina can cause low blood pressure if taken in higher doses. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Texina causes drowsiness and dizziness. It is a common side effect associated with it. However, if you experience severe drowsiness and dizziness after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Texina can be taken anytime as instructed by the doctor. But since this drug induces sleep in some patients hence, it is best to take it post evening. Irrespective of drowsiness and sleep inducing factors of this drug, you are highly recommended to take it during the day if you are suffering from anxiety and unexpected panic attacks.
Stopping or discontinuing Texina on your own can cause withdrawal symptoms (seizures, difficulty in sleep, headache, nervousness, and depression). However, if you decide to stop/discontinue it, then stop it slowly, do not stop suddenly. However, please do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
Yes, Texina is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration. However, there are few side effects which have been observed at a therapeutic dose level such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, depression, hallucination, shortness of breath, seizure, confusion, memory loss, unusual changes in behavior, and problems with coordination or balance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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