cerekul 1 mg/10 mg tablet - Chlordiazepoxide (1mg) + Trifluoperazine (10mg) medicine

cerekul 1 mg/10 mg tablet

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๐Ÿญ Zeus Pharma ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is cerekul 1 mg/10 mg tablet used for?

Angirex Tablet (Chlordiazepoxide + Trifluoperazine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Chlordiazepoxide (1mg) + Trifluoperazine (10mg), which Chlordiazepoxide enhances GABA-A receptor activity; Trifluoperazine blocks dopam. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Chlordiazepoxide + Trifluoperazine
  • Manufacturer: Zeus Pharma
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š cerekul 1 mg/10 mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, nausea/vomiting (off-label)

Off-label uses: Severe nausea/vomiting, agitation in dementia

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Chlordiazepoxide + Trifluoperazine
Brand NameAngirex Tablet
ManufacturerZeus Pharma
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassBenzodiazepine + Phenothiazine Antipsychotic
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally
DistributionWidely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingChlordiazepoxide: 96-98%; Trifluoperazine: 90-99%
MetabolismHepatic (CYP3A4 for chlordiazepoxide; multiple pathways for trifluoperazine)
Half-LifeChlordiazepoxide: 5-30 hours; Trifluoperazine: 12-30 hours
ExcretionRenal (as metabolites)
BioavailabilityChlordiazepoxide: ~100%; Trifluoperazine: ~40-50%
Onset of Action30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma TimeChlordiazepoxide: 1-4 hours; Trifluoperazine: 2-5 hours
Duration of Action6-8 hours

How It Works

Chlordiazepoxide enhances GABA-A receptor activity; Trifluoperazine blocks dopamine D2 receptors

Mechanism Steps

1Chlordiazepoxide binds to GABA-A receptor benzodiazepine site
2Enhances GABA affinity, increasing chloride ion influx
3Hyperpolarizes neuron, reducing excitability

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cerekul 1 mg/10 mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cerekul 1 mg/10 mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Tardive dyskinesia
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Respiratory depression
  • Blood dyscrasias

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Jaundice
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Seizures
  • QT prolongation

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Alcohol Major Additive CNS depression, increased sedation
MAOIs Major Hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome
CNS Depressants Major Enhanced sedation, respiratory depression
Levodopa Major Antagonism of levodopa effect
Lithium Major Increased neurotoxicity risk
Anticholinergics Major Additive anticholinergic effects
Antihypertensives Moderate Additive hypotensive effect
Antidiabetics Moderate Altered blood glucose control
CYP3A4 Inhibitors Moderate Increased chlordiazepoxide levels
CYP3A4 Inducers Moderate Decreased chlordiazepoxide levels
Antacids Minor Reduced absorption of trifluoperazine
Caffeine Minor Reduced sedative effect

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • CNS depressants (alcohol, opioids)
  • Anticholinergics
  • Levodopa
  • Lithium

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Antihypertensives
  • Antidiabetics
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • Caffeine

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice (may increase levels), High-fat meals (may delay absorption)

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid; additive CNS depression

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, coma, severe CNS depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, bone marrow suppression, liver failure

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

CNS status, liver function, blood pressure, ECG (QT interval), CBC

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; activated charcoal; flumazenil for chlordiazepoxide; avoid epinephrine for hypotension

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

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