Ection 10/0.5 Mg Tablet 10
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Description
Ection tablet is primarily used to treat Anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is characterised by excessive, unrealistic worry and fear that can interfere with daily activities. Ection tablet belongs t
o the therapeutic classification of antianxiety and antidepressants. Ection tablets are composed of Clonazepam and Citalopram. Clonazepam is Benzodiazepine that helps relieve anxiety by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Whereas citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that aids in enhancing the mood by the reuptake of serotonin. This combination of two medicines helps treat anxiety disorders like panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Ection tablet dosage and duration will be decided by your health care professional depending on your condition. Don’t self medicate as it can lead to harmful side effects. Dosage will be reviewed and adjusted by your doctor along the course of the treatment. This medicine has habit-forming potential. Careful monitoring is required in such conditions. Ection tablets may cause side effects like drowsiness and sleepiness that affect your daily activities. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of such side effects. Do not stop taking medicine suddenly in the initial stages of treatment if you do not find any improvement. It might take a few weeks to see improvement in your condition. Sudden stoppage of this medicine can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹84.70 |
| You Save | ₹25.30 (23% on MRP) |
| Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg)+Citalopram(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (fear of places or situations that may cause panic) and Depression |
| Side effects | Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Memory impairment, Confusion, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Uncontrolled body movements, Delayed ejaculation, Low sexual desire, Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm). |
| Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY AND ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses
- Anxiety disorder with or without agoraphobia (fear of places or situation that may cause panic)
- Depression.
Contraindications
- If you’ve an allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the medicine.
- Respiratory problems (Severe respiratory Insufficiency)
- Sleep apnoea syndrome
- Unstable epilepsy
- Congenital long QT syndrome
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma (optic eye issue)
Side effects
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Memory impairment
- Uncontrolled body movements
- Delayed ejaculation
- Confusion
- Drowsiness, Dizziness
- Low sexual desire
- Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Ection tablets during pregnancy?
A:
Ection tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. It is a category D pregnancy risk medicine. Limited studies have shown that this medicine can harm the foetus. Consulting your doctor is mandatory before taking this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Ection tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
Ection tab is likely unsafe to use in breastfeeding women. Limited human studies have shown that this medicine can be excreted into breast milk and affect the baby. Symptoms like increased sleepiness, breathing problems or difficulty in breastfeeding have been observed in the baby. Careful monitoring of the baby is required.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Ection tablets?
A:
Ection tablets can affect your ability to drive. It can cause dizziness, blurred vision, impairment in judgement and decreased alertness. So avoid performing activities or operating any heavy machinery that requires high mental attention and physical strength.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with an Ection 10/0.5mg tablet?
A:
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended if you are under this medication. It increases side effects like dizziness and lightheadedness.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have Haematological (blood) disorders, epilepsy condition or increased frequency of seizures.
- Your symptoms do not resolve or clinical worsening of the condition.
- You have a history of hepatic and kidney problems.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Ection tablet is a combination medicine that consists of two components, namely Clonazepam, which belongs to a group of medications called Benzodiazepine. It treats seizures and panic disorder. It exerts its action by increasing the activity of a major neuro inhibitory transmitter GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid), in the central nervous system. GABA decreases activity in the nervous system by inhibiting certain brain signals and thus reduces anxiety attacks and panic disorders. Citalopram exerts its action by increasing the serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical neurotransmitter in the brain that carries signals from one part of the brain to another. By increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain, it can be used to treat anxiety....
Directions for Use
- Take Ection Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor.
- Swallow the tablet as a whole with water.
- Do not crush or chew the tablet.
- It can be taken with food.
- Continue to take medicine as long as your doctor recommends.
- The dose should be taken at a particular time in a day. It helps maintain the constant level of medicine in your body and achieve the desired clinical effect.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Interaction with carbamazepine can affect the clearance (amount of medicine removed from plasma) of the Ection tab.
- Interaction with anticoagulants like warfarin, aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding.
- Interaction with other antidepressants and opioids like codeine can cause Central nervous system depression.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid foods containing caffeine as they counteract this medicine's calming impact by stimulating the brain.
Storage and disposal
Store Ection tablet at room temperature (20-30 degrees celsius)
Keep it away from the reach and sight of children, pets.
Store it in an airtight container.
Keep it away from direct heat and moisture....
Dosage
Overdose
- Avoid taking the Ection tab more than the prescribed dosage. Symptoms of overdosage of this medicine are drowsiness, shortness of breath, tremor, and visual disturbances. Seek emergency medical treatment and contact your doctor immediately....
Missed a Dose
Take the missed dose just when you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take medicine and skip the missed dose. Don’t double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Reddy Moulika
BDS, MDS in Periodontics and Implantology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is the Ection tablet suitable for all age groups?
A: Ection tablet is generally not recommended for children below ten years since the safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been established.
Also, Ection tablets should be used with caution in elderly patients because they are more prone to hepatic and renal impairment. Dose adjustment and review needs to be done accordingly based on their condition.
Q: How many days should you take the Ection tablet?
A: Ection tablet dosage and duration will be decided by your doctor. Dosage can vary from one patient to another and case to case. Take Ection tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Is Ection tablet a habit-forming medicine?
A: Yes. Ection tablet is a habit-forming medicine. So it is advisable to take this medicine in the prescribed dosage and duration. If you develop any depression or suicidal thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.
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Product Details
Brand
ECTION
Expiry Date
07/02/2026
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