Escitalopram 5mg
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Nexito 5mg Tablet is an antidepressant medicine used in the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorders (persistent and excessive worry about everyday issues and situations).
Nexito 5mg Tablet may cause some common side effects like nausea, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, and change in sex drive or ability. Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your behavior.
Nexito 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor based on your clinical condition. Your doctor may start the treatment on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like mood changes, irritability, dizziness, numbness in the hands or feet, and difficulty in falling asleep.
Nexito 5mg Tablet is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.
Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor of all your medications and medical history as creating a safe and effective treatment plan may be vital.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Nexito 5 Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, confusion, blurred vision, sweating, muscle stiffness, light-headedness, etc.
Nexito 5 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your fetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Nexito 5 Tablet passes into breast milk and may cause side effects in your baby. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding.
Nexito 5mg Tablet may cause sleepiness, hence it is advised that you avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Nexito 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nexito 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Nexito 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nexito 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It works by increasing the amount of a natural substance (serotonin) in your brain that helps maintain mental balance.
SSRIs generally cause fewer sedative and antimuscarinic effects compared to tricyclic antidepressants. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues (nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation), anorexia, weight loss, or weight gain. Other potential side effects include hypersensitivity reactions, dry mouth, nervousness, anxiety, headache, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, asthenia, hallucinations, drowsiness, convulsions, sexual dysfunction, urinary retention, sweating, hypomania or mania, movement disorders, and visual disturbances.
Escitalopram is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is the S-enantiomer of the racemic compound citalopram, making it significantly more potent in inhibiting serotonin reuptake than the R-enantiomer. Escitalopram has minimal or no affinity for various other receptors, including alpha- and beta-adrenergic, dopamine, histamine, muscarinic, and benzodiazepine receptors.
Daily doses above 20 mg have not been proven safe. Escitalopram Oxalate should be taken as a single daily dose, with or without food. Escitalopram should be taken once daily, either in the morning or evening, with or without food.
SSRIs or related antidepressants should not be started until 2 weeks after stopping an MAOI. Conversely, an MAOI should not be started until at least a week after stopping an SSRI or related antidepressant (2 weeks for paroxetine and sertraline, at least 5 weeks for fluoxetine).
Escitalopram is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to escitalopram, citalopram, or any inactive ingredients in the drug. It should not be used in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or pimozide.
When treating pregnant women with escitalopram during the third trimester, the physician should carefully consider the potential risks and benefits. Escitalopram is excreted in human breast milk, and the decision to continue or discontinue either nursing or escitalopram therapy should consider the risk to the infant and the benefit to the mother.
SSRIs should be used cautiously in patients with epilepsy, poorly controlled epilepsy, history of mania, cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, angle-closure glaucoma, concurrent electroconvulsive therapy, and patients at risk of bleeding. They should also be used with caution in patients with hepatic and renal impairment.
When stopping treatment, the dose should be gradually reduced over at least 1-2 weeks to minimize withdrawal symptoms. If intolerable symptoms occur, the previously prescribed dose may be resumed before tapering off more gradually.
Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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