Myeongin Trazodone Hydrochloride Tablets 50 mg

Adult dosage

The initial dose of trazodone hydrochloride is 150 mg per day taken orally, increasing by 50 mg every 3 to 4 days. Outpatients should not exceed 400 mg per day, and hospitalized patients (severe depression) should not exceed 600 mg per day. Start at a low dose and gradually increase based on clinical response and tolerability. If drowsiness occurs, the majority of the dose should be taken at bedtime.

This medication should be used cautiously in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder or psychiatric disorders, as it can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Additionally, persistent erection may occur during the use of this medication; if this happens, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Persons allergic to this medication or its components, those taking MAO inhibitors for the treatment of certain mental disorders, children under 18 years of age, patients with acute myocardial infarction, those addicted to alcohol or sleeping pills, and patients currently taking certain other medications should not take this medication. Caution is necessary when using this medication in patients with heart disease, glaucoma, seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, the elderly, those with a history of suicidal impulses, thyroid function abnormalities, or impaired kidney and liver function. This medication can cause a variety of side effects, such as severe muscle rigidity, fever, changes in blood pressure (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), blood abnormalities, hypersensitivity reactions, low blood pressure, psychiatric and neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, and liver function abnormalities; consult a doctor immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. Drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur during use, so activities such as driving a car or operating dangerous machinery should be avoided, and blood tests should be performed if infection symptoms develop. This medication may interact with other drugs, particularly blood pressure medications, alcohol, central nervous system depressants, anticoagulants, certain antibiotics and antifungals, and serotonin-active drugs. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the risks and benefits of taking this medication; if breastfeeding, it is advisable to either avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, vomiting, cardiac abnormalities, prolonged erection, and seizures may manifest, and appropriate treatment should be sought immediately.

• Motor paralysis
• severe muscle rigidity
• dysphagia
• tachycardia
• changes in blood pressure
• sweating
• fever
• increased white blood cells
• elevated serum creatine kinase
• myoglobinuria

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Peach-colored round film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle