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About Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antianxiety medications used to treat anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of intense, excessive and persistent worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety symptoms include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: clonazepam and escitalopram. Clonazepam produces a calming effect by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells. Escitalopram increases the serotonin hormone levels that improve mood, behaviour, and cognition in patients with anxiety.

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Common side-effects of Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet are nausea, headache, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, fatigue, sleeping problems, breathlessness, poor coordination of movements, stomach upset, decreased libido (low sexual desire), and memory problems. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have seizures, liver problems, sleep disorders, lung problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Do not consume alcohol, as it can increase the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery unless you are alert.

Uses of Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet

Anxiety disorder

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: clonazepam and escitalopram. It is used to treat anxiety disorders. Clonazepam increases the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and produces a calming effect by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells. Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); it increases the serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving mood and behaviour.

Storage

Keep Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, antihypertensives, or antibiotics. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of seizures, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Patients with liver diseases, diabetes, heart disease, and bleeding disorders should use the Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet with caution. Please do not stop taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet abruptly, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen anxiety.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClonazepamSodium oxybate
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ClonazepamSodium oxybate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet with Sodium oxybate can enhance the sedative effects on the central nervous system.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet and Tramadol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, numbness and tingling of extremities, or hypersensitivity to light and noise, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Vortioxetine with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vortioxetine and Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet together can evidently cause 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 Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Taking amisulpride and Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amisulpride and Escigress CZ 0.5 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 Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
When Pazopanib is taken with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet it can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pazopanib with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet with amiodarone may increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet with amiodarone may cause an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EscitalopramDesipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Combining Desipramine with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet and Desipramine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you notice any of these signs - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, trouble coordinating movements, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, contact your doctor immediately. Also, be aware of any irregular heart rhythm, which may cause sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Taking tramadol with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet with tramadol together 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.
EscitalopramBedaquiline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Combining Bedaquiline with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet can increase the risk of QTc prolongation.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet and Bedaquiline, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms like dizziness, fainting, irregular heart rhythm, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
The use of Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet, together with Osimertinib, may raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet with Osimertinib can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor right away. These symptoms include dizziness, an irregular heart rhythm, a heart condition, severe or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet:
Taking Lenvatinib and Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of lenvatinib with Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, fainting, abnormal heart rhythm, shortness of breath, or severe diarrhea or vomiting, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Attend therapy sessions regularly.
  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Try to stay active and exercise regularly.
  • Take ample rest. Get enough sleep.
  • Meditate regularly as it helps in easing anxiety.
  • Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.
  • Foods and drinks like salmon, chamomile, turmeric, dark chocolate, green tea, and yoghurt may help with anxiety.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

ANXIOLYTICS

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FAQs

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet decreases the activity in the brain producing a calming effect. It improves mood, behavior and cognition in patients with anxiety.

Long-term use of Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts in some cases. So, use Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any behavioural changes during the use of Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet .

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet can affect mood or behaviour. However, you should not take this medication without a doctor’s advice.

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry or uneasiness. Symptoms include irritability, lack of concentration, fatigue, trembling and rapid heartbeat. If you experience repeated episodes of anxiety, consult a doctor immediately.

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may cause a decrease in sexual desire (libido) in men and women. Men can also experience erectile dysfunction. Consult a doctor if you experience any change in sexual desire after taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet .

Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet .

Yes, Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may cause hair loss in few people, if you experience excessive hair loss please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SELEGILINE
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • LINEZOLID

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise regular eye checkups as using Escigress CZ 0.5 mg Tablet may worsen the symptoms in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if there is any change in behaviour or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety: Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry or uneasiness. It is usually a normal emotion. However, if a person experiences repeated episodes of anxiety that worsen over time or interfere with daily activities, the condition is called anxiety disorder. Symptoms include irritability, lack of concentration, nervousness, fatigue, rapid heartbeat and trembling.

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