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Seroxat 20mg

Seroxat 20mg tablet

Brand: GlaxoSmithKline

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Seroxat 20mg tablet is composed of Paroxetine

Paroxetine is a medicine used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, and post-traumatic disorders. It works by restoring the balance of a natural substance in the brain, serotonin. It inhibits serotonin’s uptake in the brain (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor-SSRI). It improves appetite, mood, sleep, and energy levels. It may also reduce the frequency of unpleasant thoughts and improve the overall quality of life.

Introduction

How To Use

  • Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water.
  • Take this medicine with or without food.
  • Swallow it as a whole, do not crush or chew the medicine.
  • Take it at the same time every day to help you remember.
  • Or use it exactly as instructed by your doctor.

Expert Advice

Take this medication in the morning with or without meals. Do not chew or crush, swallow whole. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration.

Do not take aspirin and NSAIDs during therapy and avoid taking this medication within two hours of taking an antacid. Also avoid alcohol and caffeine during therapy.

This medication is not recommended for children and hence keep out of reach of children.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine during therapy. 

Take sufficient amount of fluids to maintain hydration.

Gradually lower the dose, do not stop abruptly. 

Primary Uses

Depression

Indications

This medicine is indicated in patients with all types of depressive illness, depression accompanied with anxiety, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), Panic disorders, social phobia, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (disorder involving sadness after menstruation) and Post-traumatic stress disorder (stress disorder after trauma).

Side Effects

The patient taking this medication may experience Gastrointestinal disturbances, decreased appetite, somnolence (sleepiness), sweating, tremor, dry mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, agitation, elevated cholesterol levels and impaired concentration.

Warnings

Pregnancy

No definitive data regarding pregnant females is available, therefore, be cautious.

Lactation

The effects of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your healthcare provider for further advice.

Driving

This medicine may cause dizziness during driving. Therefore, please avoid driving immediately after taking this medicine.

Liver

Liver patients should use this medicine with caution. Dose adjustment might be required. Consult your doctor for more information.

Kidney

Kidney patients should use this medicine with caution. Dose adjustment might be required. Consult your doctor for more information.

Alcohol

Avoid alcohol consumption when using this medicine. It may increase the severity of side effects.

Precautions

The patient taking this medication should be cautious in cases of hepatic (liver) or severe renal (kidney) impairment, cardiovascular (heart) disease, bleeding disorders, glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye), epilepsy (Central nervous system disorder in which the patient experiences seizures), diabetes, hyponatremia (low sodium levels), history of suicide-related events. The patient must also be cautious if elderly and should withdraw this medication gradually.

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated within 2 weeks of stopping MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) or 1 day of stopping moclobemide or linezolid.

FAQS

Can I take this medicine on empty stomach?

This medicine can be taken with or without food.

How to use this medicine?

This medicine is mostly taken through the mouth. Consult your doctor before using this medicine. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. This medicine is not recommended for children.

How to store this medicine?

This medicine is stored at room temperature. Please keep it away from excessive sunlight, moisture, and children. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Can I drive while taking this medicine?

After taking this medicine you may find it difficult to concentrate so do not drive or ride a bicycle.

What should I do if the side effects get severe?

If the side effects get severe, consult your prescriber immediately.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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