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Composition :

ESCITALOPRAM-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intel Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A/179,PEOPLES COOPERATIVE COLONY PS-KANKARBAGH, PATNA, BIHAR 800020 IN
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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.

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's, has epilepsy, or are having electroconvulsive treatment as S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's may increase your risk of having a seizure. S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's should not be taken by a person having heart problems as taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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.

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's, wear loose clothing, and use a strong antiperspirant. If you are unable to sleep after taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's, prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's, avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's, sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side-effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.

Taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Initially, S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's can make you feel less hungry which can make you lose weight. After some days, you might gain weight as your appetite returns. If you experience too much weight loss or gain, please consult your doctor.

Yes, S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's might cause memory problems along with headache, confusion, trouble concentrating, weakness, or unsteadiness.

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's should be taken as per the advice of your doctor. Once you start feeling better, you might have to continue it for several months to prevent the symptoms from returning back. Your doctor will advise you on how much time you need to continue S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's depending upon the type and severity of your symptoms.

In case you miss a dose of S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's, do not take a double dose of S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's. If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's at the same time the next day which were you taking earlier. If you remember the missed dose the next day, leave the skipped dose, and continue with the next dose.

Yes, it is very important to inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant and are taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's. It is not advised to take this medicine in pregnancy as it might pose a risk to the unborn baby. However, please consult your doctor before you stop taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's as the sudden stoppage of this medicine can lead to unpleasant side-effects.

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Alcohol

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It is not recommended to take alcohol with S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's, 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause drowsiness and interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

About S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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.

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's.

Uses of S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's

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

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Medicinal Benefits

S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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. S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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 S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's with a full glass of water.

Side Effects of S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's

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

Drug Warnings

Taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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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EscitalopramZolmitriptan
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EscitalopramEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Using S Pram 10 mg Tablet together with enzalutamide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Enzalutamide and S Pram 10 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EscitalopramZolmitriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet with Zolmitriptan can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between S Pram 10 mg Tablet and Zolmitriptan, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, sweating, shivering, blurred vision, muscle spasms, stiffness, trouble moving, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EscitalopramFurazolidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Combining Furazolidone with S Pram 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between S Pram 10 mg Tablet and Furazolidone, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
EscitalopramDoxorubicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
When Doxorubicin is taken with S Pram 10 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 S Pram 10 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.
EscitalopramMifepristone
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of S Pram 10 mg Tablet with mifepristone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms. Prolonged treatment with Mifepristone may result in low potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, rapid heartbeat, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, painful muscle cramping, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramping, chest pain, and/or swelling in the legs or feet, get medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EscitalopramFluconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Taking Fluconazole with S Pram 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fluconazole can be taken with S Pram 10 mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience sudden lightheadedness, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without a doctor's advice.
EscitalopramPromethazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Combining Promethazine with S Pram 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking S Pram 10 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.
EscitalopramLevofloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Taking levofloxacin with S Pram 10 mg Tablet increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of levofloxacin with S Pram 10 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical help immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EscitalopramBosutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Taking S Pram 10 mg Tablet with bosutinib can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bosutinib and S Pram 10 mg Tablet, 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.
EscitalopramDihydroergotamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with S Pram 10 mg Tablet:
Combining Dihydroergotamine with S Pram 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of S Pram 10 mg Tablet with Dihydroergotamine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling confused, seeing things that aren't there, having seizures, a fast heartbeat, or a high fever, contact your doctor immediately. Other symptoms to watch out for include sweating a lot, shaking, having trouble seeing clearly, muscle spasms, feeling stiff, having trouble moving, stomach cramps, feeling sick or having diarrhea. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • PHENPROCOUMON
  • MEFLOQUINE
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  • PROPAFENONE

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Special Advise

  • S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention like driving when on this drug.
  • An abrupt stoppage of S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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.
  • S Pram 10 mg Tablet 10's 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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