Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Trazodone
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Phenylpiperazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenylpiperazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group
Trazodone belongs to Phenylpiperazine. It belongs to Amine uptake inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Trazodone (HCl) is 408.30. Its pKa is 6.7.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
150 mg — 24 hourly
Increase dose to 300 mg after 1 week.
2
Child
Safety not Established
Safety Alerts
Acute porphyrias, arrhythmias, during the manic phase of bipolar disorder, heart block, immediate recovery period after myocardial infarction
Important Warnings
Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, epilepsy, history of bipolar disorder, history of psychosis, hyperthyroidism, chronic constipation, increased intra-ocular pressure, patients with risk of suicide, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, severe hepatic, renal disease
Monitor for suicidal ideation
Side Effects
Abdominal painagitationalopeciaanorexiaanxietyarrhythmiablurred visionfatiguehypertensionmydriasisrestlessnessconfusionconvulsionsdelusionsdizziness
Drug Interactions
Potent CYP3A4 inhibitors
carbamazepine
muscle relaxants
volatile anaesthetics
alcohol
CNS depressants
MAOls
clonidine
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 285
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 28.5 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 285
ServaidRs 555.3
Should you consider an alternative?
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Different molecules used for the same condition. A clinical decision, not a swap.
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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