Esipram 10mg 10pcs

✔️ Uses of Esipram 10

• Treatment of Depression
• Treatment of Anxiety disorder
• Treatment of Panic disorder

✔️ How does Esipram 10 work?

Esipram 10 works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. 

✔️ Side Effects of Esipram 10

Common side effects of SSRIs like escitalopram include:

• Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Appetite changes, which can lead to weight gain or loss.
• Nervous system effects like dizziness, headache, insomnia, and tremors.
• Sexual dysfunction.
• Rare side effects include serotonin syndrome, hallucinations, and heart rhythm disturbances.

Overdose:
Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, nausea, heart rhythm disturbances, and, in severe cases, serotonin syndrome. There is no specific antidote; management involves supportive care, monitoring of vital signs, and possibly gastric lavage if ingestion occurred recently.

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Elderly patients (over 65): An initial dose of 5 mg may be increased to 10 mg daily.
• Children and adolescents (under 18): Esipram is not recommended for this age group.
• Renal impairment: Dosage adjustment is generally unnecessary for mild or moderate impairment, but caution is advised for severe renal impairment.
• Hepatic impairment: A starting dose of 5 mg is recommended for patients with liver issues, with the potential to increase the dose depending on their response.
• Abrupt cessation of escitalopram should be avoided to prevent withdrawal symptoms. A gradual reduction in dose over one to two weeks is recommended.
• Take Esipram 10 Tablets with or without food.
• Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.
• Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

✔️ Indications of Esipram 10

Generalized anxiety disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder is a constant feeling of fear that disturbs daily life. Esipram 10 Tablet is used in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.

Depression

• Depression is a mood disorder that involves persisting symptoms like feeling sad/low, loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, etc beyond 2 weeks. Esipram 10 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression.

✔️ Pharmacology

Esipram contains escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by increasing the serotonin levels in the brain, which helps to improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. Escitalopram is significantly more potent than its R-enantiomer in inhibiting serotonin reuptake. It does not interact significantly with other neurotransmitter receptors such as dopamine, histamine, or adrenergic receptors.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Esipram 10

Escitalopram is typically taken once daily, with or without food. The dose is individualized based on the condition being treated:

• Major depressive episodes: The standard dose is 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg daily based on the patient’s response. It generally takes 2-4 weeks to observe the antidepressant effects.
• Panic disorder: Initially, 5 mg is prescribed for the first week, then increased to 10 mg daily, with the potential to increase to 20 mg. Full effectiveness is typically reached in 3 months.
• Social anxiety disorder: The usual dose is 10 mg daily, which may be adjusted to 5 mg or increased to a maximum of 20 mg. Treatment usually lasts for 12 weeks, but long-term treatment may be considered for the prevention of relapse.
• Generalized anxiety disorder: The starting dose is 10 mg daily, which can be increased to 20 mg if necessary. Long-term studies have examined the effects of 20 mg daily for 6 months.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An initial dose of 10 mg may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg daily, depending on the patient’s response.

Administration:
Escitalopram should be taken at the same time each day, either in the morning or evening, and can be consumed with or without food.

✔️ Interaction

Escitalopram should not be used in conjunction with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) due to the risk of serious interactions. A waiting period of at least 2 weeks is recommended after stopping an MAOI before starting escitalopram, and vice versa.

✔️ Contraindications

Esipram is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram. It should not be used alongside MAOIs or pimozide.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

If Esipram is used during the third trimester of pregnancy, the potential risks and benefits should be carefully weighed by the physician. Escitalopram is excreted in breast milk, so a decision must be made whether to continue nursing or discontinue the medication.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, heart disease, diabetes, and a history of mania or bleeding disorders.
• Patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy should be monitored closely.
• Caution is advised for those with liver or kidney impairment, and dose adjustments may be necessary.

✔️ Storage:

Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.