Escipra 5Mg Strip Of 10 Tabletss

• As per CDSCO, Escipra tablet is used for the following:
• Treatment of major depressive disorder
• Treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
• Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Treatment of panic disorder

• Escipra tablet is contraindicated in the following cases:
• If you are allergic to any of the components of the Escipra tablet, i.e. Escitalopram
• If you take Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) like Selegiline, Rasagiline and antipsychotic medicine-pimozide
• If you use other anti-anxiety or sedative medications
• If you have acute angle glaucoma, which increases the fluid pressure in the eyes
• If you have liver or kidney disease
• If you have respiratory issues
• If you have a heart condition
• If you are pregnant and a lactating mother

• The side effects of Escipra tablets include the following:
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Increased sweating
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Sexual dysfunction

Other General Warnings

• You have any allergic reactions after taking Escipra tablet.
• You experience any self-harming thoughts or suicidal ideation.
• You notice a sudden decrease or loss of vision.
• You experience any severe side effects persistently.
• You have trouble breathing or talking.
• You have a history of mild or severe liver and kidney disease, this medicine may need a dose adjustment.
• You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy during the course of this medicine.
• You are using any ayurvedic/herbal medicines, vitamins, and other health supplements.

• Take the Escipra tablet as prescribed by the physician.
• Take the medicine with or without food or as prescribed by the doctor.
• Take Escipra tablet on a regular schedule, preferably at the same time every day to maintain it constant level in the body.
• Take the whole tablet orally with a glass of water. Do not break or chew this medicine.
• Do not take Escipra tablet with other medications without consulting your doctor.
• Do not stop taking Escipra tablet suddenly, as it may lead to withdrawal side effects.
• Do not exceed the dosage on your own, even if you cannot feel its effects.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your physician about your prescription medications, herbal products, vitamins and nutritional supplements, you are taking or plan to take as there is a chance of medicine interaction. Many medicines can interact with Escipra tablet making it less effective or increasing side effects. This includes the following:
• MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) like Selegiline, Rasagiline, Isocarboxazid, and other antidepressants, lithium, triptans, buspirone, amphetamines, tramadol, tryptophan, is strictly contraindicated with Escipra tablet as it may cause serotonin syndrome.
• Escipra tablet interaction with metoprolol can lead to excessive bradycardia (slow heart rate).
• Escipra tablet interaction with tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol), and antihistamines can prolong QT interval.
• Escipra tablet interaction with NSAIDs, Aspirin, and other medications which affect coagulation may increase the risk of bleeding and bruising.
• Escipra tablet may also interact with Herbal supplements like St. John’s wort and can lead to severe side effects.

Interactions with food items

• You should avoid consuming Escipra tablet with cola drinks, caffeine-containing food items and chocolates as it can result in serotonin syndrome (high levels of serotonin).