Petril Plus Tablet
Description
Petril Plus Tablet is recommended to treat and maintain depression and anxiety. It is a combination of two medications, clonazepam and escitalopram, which act on the chemical messengers in the brain.
Both the active ingredients enhance the function of certain substances and decrease the activity of other substances to bring about a calming effect and improve the mood by maintaining a healthy mental balance. The medication may be addictive and sudden discontinuation of the treatment may lead to withdrawal symptoms. Your physician will gradually taper and reduce the dose instead of suddenly discontinuing the medication. It is also recommended to resume the previous dose if there are worsening symptoms due to a decrease in the dose and then continue to taper and wean off at a much slower rate. It is essential for family and other people involved in the patient’s care to be vigilant to unusual behavioural changes, worsening symptoms, suicidal behaviour during treatment with antidepressants. Close observation and monitoring are required, especially during the first few months of starting the therapy. If it is observed that the symptoms of depression are worsening or there are any new suicidal thoughts or ideas, or other symptoms that may lead to further worsening of depression or suicidality, then changing the treatment modality and discontinuation of the medication should be considered, especially if the patient did not have any such symptoms at the time of treatment onset.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹137.39 |
| You Save | ₹43.39 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg)+Citalopram(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Treatment of depression and anxiety disorder |
| Side effects | Nausea, palpitations, weakness, headache, confusion, anxiety, difficulty with sleep/sleep disturbances, sexual problems |
| Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY AND ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses
- Treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.
Contraindications
Side effects
- Nausea
- Palpitations
- Weakness
- Headache
- Confusion
- Anxiety
- Difficulty with sleep/sleep disturbances
- Sexual problems
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- If you are already taking escitalopram, citalopram, or clonazepam
- If you have liver problems
- If you have kidney problems
- If you have any heart problems, high blood pressure, or a history of stroke
- If you have any eye problems ( glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye)
- If you have or had seizures
- If you have low sodium blood levels
- If you have any bleeding problems
- If you are on any other medications, vitamins, supplements, herbal supplements which could potentially cause medication interactions and other side effects
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
- Petril Plus should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Take the tablet whole.
- Follow the directions correctly.
- The medication may be taken with or without food.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Medications that interfere with the chemical substance (serotonin) in the brain, such as antidepressants, linezolid and intravenous methylene blue.
- Medications such as fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. John’s Wort.
- Medications to treat heartburn and acid reflux such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, fluvoxamine, lansoprazole, ticlopidine.
- Medicines used for pain relief (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs).
- Aspirin
- Warfarin or other medications used for thinning the blood.
- Triptans used to treat migraine headaches.
- Medications such as carbamazepine (treat fits), lithium (treat episodes of mania in bipolar disorder)
Storage and disposal
Dosage
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose most often include convulsions, coma, dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, fast-beating heart, excessive sleepiness. Please contact your physician immediately or the nearest hospital in case of overdose....
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Petril Plus safe for use in children?
Q: When is it safe to discontinue therapy with Petril Plus?
- Even though you may notice improvement within a few weeks of starting therapy, you should continue therapy as directed until the treating physician deems it necessary and starts you on a medication weaning schedule....
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