Esitor 10Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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

• Esitor tablet is contraindicated in the following cases:
• If you are allergic to any of the components of the Esitor tablet, i.e. escitalopram
• If you take Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) like Selegiline, Rasagiline and antipsychotic medicine-pimozide
• If you are already using other anti-anxiety or sedative medications
• If you have a known history of alcohol or recreational substanceaddiction
• If you are diagnosed with 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 the Esitor tablet are as follows:
• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Increased sweating
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Sexual dysfunction

Other General Warnings

• You have any allergic reactions after taking the Esitor 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 dental or any general surgery.
• 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 treatment.
• You are using any ayurvedic/herbal medicines, vitamins, and other health supplements.

• Take the Esitor tablet precisely in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
• Take the tablet on a regular schedule with or without food or as prescribed by the doctor, preferably at the same time every day.
• Take the whole tablet orally with a glass of water. Do not break or chew this tablet.
• Do not take Esitor tablet with other medications without consulting your doctor.
• Do not stop taking Esitor 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 take or plan to take as there is a chance of medication interaction.
• Concomitant use of Esitor tablet with other antidepressant-like Clomipramine, Desipramine, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, etc.; opioids and other central nervous system depressants is contraindicated, as it may cause respiratory depression, coma and death.
• Esitor tablet should not be used concomitantly or within two weeks of using Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, Selegiline, Rasagiline, etc. It is potentially life-threatening.
• Esitor tablet interaction with metoprolol can lead to excessive bradycardia (slow heart rate).
• Esitor tablet interaction with NSAIDs, aspirin and other medications that affect coagulation may increase the risk of bleeding and bruising.
• Esitor tablet may also interact with herbal supplements like St. John’s wort and can lead to severe side effects.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid grapefruit and its juice, as this fruit can worsen the side effects of Esitor tablet.
• Avoid caffeine products like tea, coffee, cola and chocolates as these foods can increase serotonin levels and cause serotonin toxicity.