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Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS

Composition :

ESCITALOPRAM-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

4Care Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

BF, 2nd Floor, Sumeru Complex, Opp Karnavati Pagarkha Bazar, Nr. Parimal Underpass, Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380058
Other Info - ENZ0121

FAQs

It takes about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better. It is advised not to stop this medicine without consulting your doctor as may lead to unpleasant side-effects.

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to Enzycare 5 mg Tablet , has epilepsy, or are having electroconvulsive treatment as Enzycare 5 mg Tablet may increase your risk of having a seizure. Enzycare 5 mg Tablet should not be taken by a person having heart problems as taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can speed up or change the heartbeat. It should not be given to a person having a low heart rate along with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, pregnant women, trying to get pregnant, breastfeeding, having eye problems such as glaucoma. In diabetics, it can cause difficulty in keeping stable blood sugar levels.

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet should be preferably taken in the morning as taking it at night can keep you awake till late. It is better to take it at a fixed time.

Certain side-effects of Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can be dealt with simple tips such as if you experience dry mouth, you can chew sugar-free gum or take sugar-free sweets. If you are sweating a lot while taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet , wear loose clothing, and use a strong antiperspirant. If you are unable to sleep after taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet , prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet , avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet , sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side-effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.

Taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet in more than the recommended dose can cause unpleasant side-effects such as dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, vomiting, changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take alcohol with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. However, if you were already taking this medicine before becoming pregnant, do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. It can pose a small risk of problems for an unborn baby. Your doctor might prescribe you this medicine in pregnancy depending upon your condition as it is important to stay well in pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet passes into breast milk in very small amounts and might cause side effects in breastfed babies. It can be prescribed if the baby is healthy. However, if after taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet , the baby isn't feeding well as usual, or is sleeping a lot than normal, please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

It is not recommended to drive after taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet as it may cause drowsiness and interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required.

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Children

Unsafe

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

About Enzycare 5 mg Tablet

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant which belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and is primarily used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Depression is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling of loss and might have mood swings. Anxiety is defined as an emotion that is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror. In Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a person feels the need to think or perform things repeatedly.

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

You can take Enzycare 5 mg Tablet with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience a decreased or increased appetite, weight gain, pain, sweating, fatigue, or high fever. Most of these side effects of Enzycare 5 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet  of your own as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. let your doctor know if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors (such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline) or problems with alcohol or other prescription drugs. These may affect your treatment also Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Enzycare 5 mg Tablet .

Uses of Enzycare 5 mg Tablet

Depression, Mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Enzycare 5 mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant which belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and is primarily used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Enzycare 5 mg Tablet works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Directions for Use

Always take Enzycare 5 mg Tablet exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Enzycare 5 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.

Side Effects of Enzycare 5 mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Blocked or runny nose (sinusitis)
  • Increased or decreased appetite
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness

Drug Warnings

Taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients having epilepsy (Brain disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures), impaired liver or kidney function, diabetes, decreased level of sodium in the blood, tendency to easily develop bleedings or bruises, patients receiving electroconvulsive treatment, having coronary heart disease, suffering or have suffered from heart problems or have recently had a heart attack, having a low resting heart-rate, prolonged severe diarrhoea, and vomiting (Being sick) or using diuretics (water tablets), experiencing a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, collapse, or dizziness on standing up, which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate, having or previously had eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Using Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together with Dasatinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dasatinib and Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together can cause an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet and posaconazole together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Posaconazole and Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Ketoconazole and Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketoconazole and Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
When linezolid, is taken with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet it increases the risk of serotonin syndrome (condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of linezolid along with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Combining Halothane with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of negative side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Enzycare 5 mg Tablet and Halothane, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - dizziness, an irregular heart rhythm, a heart condition, conduction abnormalities, severe or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath or heart palpitations - contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Combining Promethazine with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Enzycare 5 mg Tablet with Promethazine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - feeling dizzy or lightheaded, fainting, palpitations, abnormal heart rhythm, shortness of breath, an irregular heart rhythm, a heart condition, severe or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting or complications - make sure to call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Combining Degarelix with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of QTc prolongation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Degarelix with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience any symptoms like dizziness, fainting, or abnormal heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Taking amisulpride and Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amisulpride and Enzycare 5 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
Taking ondansetron with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ondansetron along with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet:
When Doxorubicin is taken with Enzycare 5 mg Tablet, the amount of Doxorubicin in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Enzycare 5 mg Tablet and Doxorubicin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. This can make the side effects of doxorubicin worse. If you notice any of these symptoms - feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or faint, having a fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling short of breath, or having prolonged diarrhea or vomiting - contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • IMIPRAMINE
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  • DIPYRIDAMOLE
  • PHENPROCOUMON
  • MEFLOQUINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • PROPAFENONE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Enzycare 5 mg Tablet causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention like driving when on this drug.
  • An abrupt stoppage of Enzycare 5 mg Tablet can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while on this medication as it can lead to dangerous side effects.
  • Enzycare 5 mg Tablet is unsafe for usage if you're pregnant or are planning to get pregnant. Discuss with your doctor in such situations about changing/replacing the medicine with safer alternatives.
  • Do not self-medicate.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Doing regular exercise can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving sleep.
  • Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch light-hearted shows to help relieve stress.
  • You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating many simple carbohydrates in processed foods.
  • Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including these stuff in meals can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.
  • Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt, and high fat intake. Significantly transfat may help also help reduce inflammation.
  • You can include antioxidants in your daily diet, like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a solid social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

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