Depralex 10 mg 28 Tab

Description

• Escitalopram belongs to a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
• These medicines act on the serotonin-system in the brain by increasing the serotonin level.
• Disturbances in the serotonin-system are considered an important factor in the development of depression and related diseases.
• Escitalopram is used to treat depression (major depressive episodes) and anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder).
• It may take a couple of weeks before you start to feel better.
• Continue to take Escitalopram, even if it takes some time before you feel any improvement in your condition.
• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.

• If  you are allergic to Escitalopram or any of  the other ingredients in this medicine
• If you are born with or have had an episode of abnormal heart rhythm (seen at ECG; an examination to evaluate how the heart is functioning).

• You Should let Your Doctor Know :
• if you have epilepsy. Treatment with Escitalopram should be stopped if seizures occur for the same time or if there is an increase in the seizure frequency
• if you suffer from impaired liver or kidney function. Your doctor may need to adjust your dosage.
• if you have diabetes. Treatment with Escitalopram may alter glycemic control. Insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic dosage may need to be adjusted.
• If you have a decreased level of sodium in the blood.
• if you have a tendency to easily develop bleedings or bruises.
• if you are receiving electroconvulsive treatment.
• If you have coronary heart disease.
• If you suffer or have suffered from heart problems or have recently had a heart attack.
• If you have a low resting heart-rate and/or you know that you may have salt depletion as a result of prolonged severe diarrhea and vomiting (Being sick) or usage of diuretics (water tablets).
• If you experience a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, collapse or dizziness on standing up, which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate.
• If you have or have previously had eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

• Escitalopram should normally not be used for children and adolescents under 18 years.

• Always take Escitalopram exactly as your doctor has told you.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

• The normally recommended dose of Escitalopram is 10 mg taken as one daily dose.
• The dose may be increased by your doctor to a maximum of 20 mg per day.

• The recommended starting dose of Escitalopram is 5 mg taken as one daily dose.
• The dose may be increased by your doctor to 10 mg per day.

• Escitalopram should not normally be given to children and adolescents.

• You can take Escitalopram with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet with some water.
• Do not chew them, as the taste is bitter.
• If necessary, you can divide the tablets by firstly placing the tablet on a flat surface with the score facing upwards.
• The tablets may then be broken by pressing down on each end of the tablet, using both forefingers

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if
• Swelling   of   the   face,   lips,   tongue   or   throat which   may   cause   difficulty   in   breathing   or swallowing

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use Escitalopram after the expiry date, which is stated on the label or carton after EXP.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
• Do not throw away any medicine via wastewater or household waste.
• Ask your pharmacist how to throw away any medicines you no longer use.
• These measures will help to protect the environment