Pexep 10 Tablet (Paroxetine 10mg)
$40.00 – $103.00
| Country of Origin | India |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Generic Name | Paroxetine |
| Indication | Depression |
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging | 10 tablets in 1 strip |
| Composition | Paroxetine (10mg) |
| Pexep 10 Tablet (Paroxetine 10mg) | |||
| Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
| 50 Tablet/s | $40.00 (0.8/unit) | $0.8 | |
| 100 Tablet/s | $74.00 (0.74/unit) | $0.74 | |
| 150 Tablet/s | $103.00 (0.69/unit) | $0.69 | |
INTRODUCTION
PEXEP 10MG contains an antidepressant medicine called paroxetine which belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. It used in adults to treat depressive and anxiety disorders like major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorders, anxiety after traumatic experience or generalized anxiety disorder.
Endogenous serotonin is responsible for stabilization of mood, feelings of well-being and happiness. It also helps with proper sleeping, eating and digestion. Lower levels of serotonin leads to depression or anxiety . Paroxetine inhibits presynaptic reuptake of serotonin and this inhibition raises the level of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, relieving various depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Take PEXEP 10MG in the morning with food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. The most common side effect of taking this medicine is worsening of depression and suicidal thoughts. If this happens, contact your doctor immediately. Do not drive or use any tools or machines if your ability is affected by this medicine.
USES OF PEXEP 10MG
- Treats depressive and anxiety disorders
HOW PEXEP 10MG WORKS
Paroxetine enhances the activity of serotonin by inhibiting serotonin re-uptake at pre-synapse by the serotonin (SERT) receptor. This inhibition raises the level of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, relieving various depressive and anxiety symptoms.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always take this medicine as directed by your physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration depending upon your health condition. Take the medicine in the morning with food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PEXEP 10MG
SERIOUS
- Worsening of mood
- Thoughts of harming themselves
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Difficulty in urination
- Seizures (fits)
- Akathisia (a feel of restlessness)
- Feeling tired, weak or confused
- Muscle pain
- Serotonin syndrome (an allergic reactions accompanied by a red and lumpy skin rash, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue, difficulty breathing or swallowing)
- Acute glaucoma (an eye disease)
- Skin rash
COMMON
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Change in sex drive or sexual function.
- Insomnia (lack of sleep) or feeling sleepy
- Abnormal dreams (including nightmares)
- Feeling agitated
- Tachycardia (faster heartbeat)
- Hallucinations (strange visions or sounds)
- Abnormal movements in the mouth and tongue
RARE
- A slow heartbeat
- Panic attacks
- Mania (overactive behavior or thoughts)
- Pain in the joints or muscles
- Problems in menstruation (heavy or irregular periods, bleeding between periods and absence or delay of periods)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea or vomiting:
Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal and stick to simple meals. Do not eat rich or spicy food.
Constipation:
Eat fibre rich foods like fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lots of fluids to avoid dehydration. Avoid taking any other medicines for diarrhoea without speaking to a doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
PEXEP 10MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for advice.
BREASTFEEDING
PEXEP 10MG should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or use any tools or machines if your ability is affected by this medicine.
ALCOHOL
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking paroxetine, as it may make your symptoms worse.
KIDNEY
PEXEP 10MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
PEXEP 10MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to paroxetine.
OTHERS
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- Have epilepsy, have ever had episodes of mania, a history of bleeding disorders, glaucoma or diabetes
INTERACTIONS
Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,
- Other medicines used to treat depression (e.g. moclobemide, clomipramine, nortriptyline and desipramine)
- Medicines used to treat psychosis (e.g. thioridazine, lithium, risperidone, perphenazine, clozapine or pimozide)
- Medicines used to thin blood (warfarin)
- Medicine used to relieve pain (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, fentanyl, celecoxib, etodolac, diclofenac, meloxicam tramadol and pethidine)
- Medicines used to treat migraine (sumatriptan)
- Medicines used to treat epilepsy (phenytoin or carbamazepine)
- Medicines used to treat an irregular heartbeat (propafenone, flecainide)
- Combination of fosamprenavir and ritonavir (used to treat HIV infection)
- St. John’s Wort (a herbal remedy for depression)
- Atomoxetine (used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- Procyclidine (used to relieve tremor)
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