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Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Description

Escnx Plus tablets are primarily used for the treatment of Anxiety disorder. Escnx Plus tablets belong to the therapeutic classification of antianxiety and antidepressants. Escnx Plus tablets are a c

ombination medicine. It consists of clonazepam and citalopram. Clonazepam comes under the therapeutic classification of Benzodiazepines. It helps in relieving anxiety by decreasing the brain's abnormal electrical activity. Citalopram aids in enhancing the mood. It acts by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain. This combination of medicines helps treat anxiety disorders like panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Escnx Plus tablets may cause side effects like drowsiness and sleepiness, affecting your daily activities. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any of such side effects. Do not stop taking medicine if you do not find any improvement, as it may take a few weeks to see improvement in your condition. Abrupt cessation of this medicine can cause withdrawal symptoms.

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Product Summary

Offer Price₹83.60
You Save₹26.40 (24% on MRP)
ContainsClonazepam(0.5 Mg)+Citalopram(10.0 Mg)
UsesTreatment of Panic Disorder With or Without Agoraphobia (fear of places or situations that may cause panic) and Depression.
Side effectsVomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Memory impairment, Confusion, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Uncontrolled body movements, Delayed ejaculation, Low sexual desire, Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
TherapyANTI-ANXIETY AND ANTI-DEPRESSANT
uses

Uses of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

  • Panic disorder.
  • Depression.
contraindications

Contraindications of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

  • Allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in Escnx Plus tablets.
  • Respiratory problems (Severe respiratory Insufficiency)
  • Sleep apnoea syndrome
  • Unstable epilepsy
  • Congenital long QT syndrome
  • Acute angle-closure glaucoma
sideEffects

Side effects of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Memory impairment
  • Drowsiness, Dizziness
  • Uncontrolled body movements
  • Low sexual desire
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Escnx Plus tablets during pregnancy?
A:
Escnx Plus tablets are not recommended during pregnancy. It is a category D pregnancy risk medicine. Limited studies have shown that this medicine can cause harmful side effects to the developing baby. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine after evaluating potential risks and benefits.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Escnx Plus tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
Escnx Plus tablets are 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.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Escnx Plus tablets?
A:
Escnx Plus tablets can affect your ability to drive. Interaction with alcohol can cause dizziness, blurred vision, impairment in judgement and decreased alertness. So avoid performing activities or operating any heavy machinery that requires high mental alertness and physical strength.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Escnx Plus tablets?
A:
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended if you are under this medication. It increases side effects like increased dizziness and lightheadedness.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You conceive during the course of Escnx Plus tablets or are planning a pregnancy.
  • Your symptoms do not get resolved, or your condition worsens.
  • You have long term cardiac, liver, and kidney disease.
  • You have an addiction to alcohol or medicines.
  • You have a history of depression or anxiety.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

How Does It Work?

Escnx Plus tablet exerts its mechanism of action by acting on certain chemical neurotransmitters in the brain that help regulate mood and depression. Clonazepam exerts its action by increasing the ac...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

  • Take Escnx Plus tablets precisely as advised by your doctor.
  • Swallow the entire tablet with water, and it shouldn’t be crushed or chewed.
  • 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 because it helps maintain the constant level of medicine in your body and achieve the desired clinical effect.
interactions

Interactions of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

  • To avoid undesirable side effects of drug interaction, inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you are currently taking.
  • Interaction with carbamazepine can affect the clearance (amount of medicine removed from plasma) of Escnx Plus tablets leading to increased drowsiness and other side effects of this medicine.
  • Interaction with anticoagulants like warfarin & aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding.
  • Antidepressants and opioids like morphine, codeine can cause Central nervous system depression.

Interactions with food items

  • Unless your physician suggests, there is no need to avoid any particular food or drink when taking Escnx Plus tablets. Some may suggest avoiding caffeine food as they counteract this medicine's calmin...
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dosage

Dosage of Escnx Plus 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Overdose

Avoid taking Escnx Plus tablets more than the prescribed dosage. This medicine's symptoms of overdosage are drowsiness, shortness of breath, tremor, and visual disturbances. Seek emergency medical tre...
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Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose of Escnx Plus tablets just and when you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not alter the recommended d...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Reddy Moulika

BDS, MDS in Periodontics and Implantology

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Vijay Y

MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Are Escnx Plus tablets suitable for all age groups?

A: Escnx Plus tablets are generally not recommended for children below ten since the safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been established. Also, it 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 Escnx Plus tablets?

A: Your doctor will decide Escnx Plus tablets dosage and duration. Dosage can vary from one case to another. Take medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Q: Are Escnx Plus tablets a habit-forming medicine?

A: Escnx Plus tablet is a habit-forming medicine. So it is advisable to take this medicine in the prescribed dosage and duration. If you develop any depressed or suicidal thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.

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Product Details
Brand
ESCNX PLUS
Expires on or After
07/08/2025

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Last Updated on: 30 Mar 2022 | 10:25 AM (IST)

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