Escitalopram(10 Mg)
Uses
Escitalopram is used for the treatment of depression (major depressive episodes), obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
How it works
Escitalopram belongs to a class of antidepressant medications called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Escitalopram acts on the serotonin-system in the brain and increases the serotonin levels (chemical responsible for maintaining good mental health), thereby regulating mood.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
For major depressive disorders, panic disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder:
Adult: Initially 10 mg once daily. Can be increased to a maximum of 20 mg.
Elderly: Initially 5 mg once daily. Can be increased to a maximum of 10 mg.
Common side effects
Headache, nausea, decreased/increased appetite, increased weight, anxiety, restlessness, abnormal dreams, decreased libido (both sexes), difficulty reaching orgasm after ample sexual stimulation in women, ejaculation disorder and impotence (inability to achieve an erection) in males, inability to sleep (insomnia), sleepiness, dizziness, abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, pricking, burning of skin, uncontrolled shaking (tremor), inflammation of air-cavities (sinuses) around the nose (sinusitis), yawning, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, increased sweating, muscle, joint, or bone pain or stiffness, muscle pain, unusual tiredness (fatigue), fever, abnormal blood counts, hypersensitivity reactions.
Who should not take
Escitalopram should not be used in the treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.
The use of escitalopram for patients on treatment with non-selective, irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated.
Coadministration of escitalopram to patients on medicines that prolong the QT-interval, such as antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics (phenothiazines, pimozide, and haloperidol), tricyclic antidepressants, antimicrobial agents (sparfloxacin, moxifloxacin, erythromycin IV, pentamidine), anti-malarials (halofantrine), and antihistamines (astemizole, mizolastine) is contraindicated.Clonazepam(0.5 Mg)
Uses
Clonazepam is used to treat fits (epilepsy or seizures) and sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear, and worry about these attacks (panic disorder) with or without the fear of public places (agoraphobia).
How it works
Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. The exact mechanism of action of clonazepam is unknown; it is however believed to enhance the action of a signaling chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps to calm the excessive electrical nerve activity that is responsible for causing fits (seizures) and panic disorders.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency:
Adults: 0.25mg to 5mg 2-3 times daily.
Infants and children (up to 10 years of age or 30 kg of body weight): 0.01 and 0.03 mg/kg/day in two or three divided doses. Dosage may be increased up to a maximum of 0.05 mg/kg/day.
Common side effects
Allergic reactions such as skin rash, flaking skin, boils, sore lips and mouth, swelling of the face, fever, sudden wheezing, fluttering or tightness of the chest, being aggressive, excited, irritable, nervous, agitated or anxious, problems sleeping, nightmares or vivid dreams, thoughts of harming or killing yourself, mental problems such as seeing or hearing things that are not really there, believing in things that are not real (delusions) or problems with your speech, types of fits (seizures) that you have not had before, drowsiness, tiredness, light-headedness, restlessness, poor concentration, confusion or a feeling of being lost (disorientation), headache, depression, jerky movements.
Who should not take
Those allergic (hypersensitive) to clonazepam or any of the drugs ingredients and other benzodiazepine medicines (e.g. diazepam, flurazepam, temazepam).
Those who have breathing problems or lung disease.
Those whose breathing stops when they are asleep (sleep apnea).
Those with have severe liver problems.
Those whose muscles become weak and get tired easily (myasthenia gravis).
Escitalopram(10 Mg)
Uses
Escitalopram is used for the treatment of depression (major depressive episodes), obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
How it works
Escitalopram belongs to a class of antidepressant medications called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Escitalopram acts on the serotonin-system in the brain and increases the serotonin levels (chemical responsible for maintaining good mental health), thereby regulating mood.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
For major depressive disorders, panic disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder:
Adult: Initially 10 mg once daily. Can be increased to a maximum of 20 mg.
Elderly: Initially 5 mg once daily. Can be increased to a maximum of 10 mg.
Common side effects
Headache, nausea, decreased/increased appetite, increased weight, anxiety, restlessness, abnormal dreams, decreased libido (both sexes), difficulty reaching orgasm after ample sexual stimulation in women, ejaculation disorder and impotence (inability to achieve an erection) in males, inability to sleep (insomnia), sleepiness, dizziness, abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, pricking, burning of skin, uncontrolled shaking (tremor), inflammation of air-cavities (sinuses) around the nose (sinusitis), yawning, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, increased sweating, muscle, joint, or bone pain or stiffness, muscle pain, unusual tiredness (fatigue), fever, abnormal blood counts, hypersensitivity reactions.
Who should not take
Escitalopram should not be used in the treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.
The use of escitalopram for patients on treatment with non-selective, irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated.
Coadministration of escitalopram to patients on medicines that prolong the QT-interval, such as antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics (phenothiazines, pimozide, and haloperidol), tricyclic antidepressants, antimicrobial agents (sparfloxacin, moxifloxacin, erythromycin IV, pentamidine), anti-malarials (halofantrine), and antihistamines (astemizole, mizolastine) is contraindicated.Clonazepam(0.5 Mg)
Uses
Clonazepam is used to treat fits (epilepsy or seizures) and sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear, and worry about these attacks (panic disorder) with or without the fear of public places (agoraphobia).
How it works
Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. The exact mechanism of action of clonazepam is unknown; it is however believed to enhance the action of a signaling chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps to calm the excessive electrical nerve activity that is responsible for causing fits (seizures) and panic disorders.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency:
Adults: 0.25mg to 5mg 2-3 times daily.
Infants and children (up to 10 years of age or 30 kg of body weight): 0.01 and 0.03 mg/kg/day in two or three divided doses. Dosage may be increased up to a maximum of 0.05 mg/kg/day.
Common side effects
Allergic reactions such as skin rash, flaking skin, boils, sore lips and mouth, swelling of the face, fever, sudden wheezing, fluttering or tightness of the chest, being aggressive, excited, irritable, nervous, agitated or anxious, problems sleeping, nightmares or vivid dreams, thoughts of harming or killing yourself, mental problems such as seeing or hearing things that are not really there, believing in things that are not real (delusions) or problems with your speech, types of fits (seizures) that you have not had before, drowsiness, tiredness, light-headedness, restlessness, poor concentration, confusion or a feeling of being lost (disorientation), headache, depression, jerky movements.
Who should not take
Those allergic (hypersensitive) to clonazepam or any of the drugs ingredients and other benzodiazepine medicines (e.g. diazepam, flurazepam, temazepam).
Those who have breathing problems or lung disease.
Those whose breathing stops when they are asleep (sleep apnea).
Those with have severe liver problems.
Those whose muscles become weak and get tired easily (myasthenia gravis).