Ezeepam Plus 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Citalopram(5.0 Mg)+Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
| Uses | Anxiety disorder, Depression |
| Therapy | Anti-anxiety and anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Delayed ejaculation, Confusion, Vomiting, Memory impairment |
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Medical Description
Ezeepam Plus 5 mg Tablet is composed of Clonazepam 0.5mg + Escitalopram 5mg.
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. It is a psychoactive medicine that improves the condition by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that reduces the abnormal activity of the brain nerve cells.
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It improves the condition by raising serotonin levels in the brain, a chemical messenger. This alleviates symptoms of illnesses and improves mental and physical symptoms in those who are depressed.
Uses of Ezeepam Plus 5 mg Tablet include the treatment of patients suffering from both depression and anxiety disorders. Major depressive disorder is a widespread and significant medical condition that has a negative impact on how you feel, think, and behave. It is also, thankfully, treatable. Depression produces unhappiness and a loss of interest in previously appreciated activities. It can cause a slew of mental and physical issues, as well as a reduction in your capacity to operate at work and home. This medicine is not recommended for patients below 18 years of age.
Uses
- Anxiety disorder
- Comorbid depression
Contraindications
- Allergy: Patients with a known allergy to Ezeepam plus 5mg, other SSRIs, clonazepam, other benzodiazepines, or any other inactive components present in these medicines should not use this medication.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: This medicine is not recommended for patients undergoing treatment with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) such as selegiline, moclobemide etc. There should be a time gap of at least 14 days between stopping treatment with MAOIs and beginning treatment with this medicine to avoid their interaction.
- Pimozide: Due to an increased risk of cardiac rhythm abnormalities, this Ezeepam plus 5mg is not advised for use in patients taking pimozide.
- Liver disease: Due to the increased risk of the patient's condition worsening, this Ezeepam plus 5mg is not indicated for use in patients with active liver disease.
- Acute angle Glaucoma: Because of the increased risk of the patient's condition worsening, this Ezeepam plus 5mg is not advised for use in individuals with a known history of acute angle glaucoma.
- If you suffer from sleep apnea syndrome
- If you suffer from Myasthenia gravis
Side effects
- Delayed ejaculation
- Confusion
- Vomiting
- Memory impairment
- Fatigue
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Uncoordinated body movements
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- Talk to your doctor if:
- You have suicidal thoughts or actions. Within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is altered, escitalopram tablets and other antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or behaviours in certain children, teenagers, or young adults.
- You have serotonin syndrome. Agitation, hallucinations, coma, or other changes in mental status are all possible symptoms of this illness, which can be life-threatening.
- You have coordination problems or muscle twitching (overactive reflexes).
- You have a racing heartbeat, high or low blood pressure.
- You have severe allergic reactions.
- You have trouble breathing
- You have swelling of the face, tongue, eyes or mouth.
- You have low salt (sodium) levels in the blood. Elderly adults may be more vulnerable to this.
- You have visual problems.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and duration of this medication.
- Take it all in at once.
- It should not be chewed, crushed, or broken.
- Ezeepam Plus 5 Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it's best if you take it at the same time every day.
Storage and disposal
Storage - It should be stored in the container it came in, at room temperature and away from moisture and heat (not in the bathroom). It should be out of children and pets’ reach.
Disposal - Unused prescriptions should be disposed of properly to prevent pets, children, and others from consuming them. This drug, however, should never be flushed.
Dosage
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Convulsions, coma, dizziness, hypotension, sleeplessness, nausea, vomiting, sinus tachycardia, sleepiness, and ECG abnormalities were the most common symptoms of Ezeepam Plus 5 mg overdose either alone or in combination with other drugs and alcohol.
Missed a Dose
Assuming you miss a dose of this pill, it is advised to be taken at the earliest. If the amount of time missed is excessive and the next dose is approaching, it is best to avoid taking the missed dose and return to the regular schedule. Do not double the dose of the tablet.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
The antidepressant effect of Ezeepam plus 5mg, the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram, is assumed to be caused to the potentiation of serotonergic activity in the central nervous system (CNS) due to serotonin reuptake suppression by CNS neuronal cells (5-HT).
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- The drug should not be used in combination with-
- Atenolol
- Codeine
- Carbamazepine
- Rifampin
- Rifabutin
- All of these may enhance the metabolism of clonazepam and decrease its therapeutic effect; consider using an alternative sedative/hypnotic agent.
- The drug should not be used in combination with:
- Cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, clozapine, CNS depressants and Verapamil may increase the serum level and toxicity of clonazepam; monitor for altered benzodiazepine response and signs of any overdose.
Interactions with food items
- There are no known interactions between this medicine and food.
- Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your regular diet and avoid alcohol.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:EZEEPAM PLUS
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Ezeepam Plus 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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