Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet Description
Stalopam mini plus belongs to a group of medicines known as Anxiolytics. It is a combination of two active ingredients, Clonazepam and Escitalopram. It is used for the treatment of Anxiety or Social
Anxiety Disorder. Social anxiety disorder presents itself as having profound and strong feelings of worry, fear and indecisiveness in daily activities of life. Clonazepam acts by regulating certain chemicals in the brain to reduce brain hyperactivity. Escitalopram acts by regulating serotonin (happy hormone) levels in the body, elevating mood, improving behaviour and energy levels. Stalopam mini plus comes as an oral tablet to be taken with water, with or without food. The patient needs to take the doses every day at around the same time. Stalopam mini plus is not prescribed for patients under the age of 18 years. Some of the common side effects of the medicine include confusion, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness and lethargy. Inform your doctor if these bother you a lot or do not go away with time.
Product Summary
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Contains | Citalopram(5.0 Mg) + Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | anxiety, panic attacks, depression. |
Side effects | dizziness, uncontrolled muscle movements, unclear thinking, increased salivation or sweating, decreased libido, sleep disturbances. |
Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY AND ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
- Stalopam mini plus tablets are used to manage social anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and depression.
Contraindications of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
Side effects of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
- Stalopam mini Plus can show side effects like:
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Increased heart-rate
- Increased salivation
- Sweating
- Worsening of pre-existing glaucoma (blurry vision due to increased intra eye pressure)
- Uncontrolled limb movements
- Uncoordinated thinking and memory issues
Precautions and Warnings of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You develop an allergy to Stalopam mini plus tablets.
- You have severe side effects.
- You feel that the medication is not working for you.
- You have started having depressive thoughts.
- You want to stop the medication.
Mode of Action of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
- Stalopam mini plus is an oral tablet to be taken with water, before or after meals.
- The tablet is to be taken whole, and patients are advised not to crush or chew the tablet.
- It should be taken at the same time every day.
- The dosage and instructions to take Stalopam mini plus should be followed only as per prescription.
- Sudden stopping of Stalopam mini plus tablets can be harmful and lead to withdrawal symptoms.
- Consult your physician before deciding to stop the medicine or feel it is not working for you.
Interactions of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
Interactions with other medicines
- Stalopam mini plus is an oral tablet to be taken with water, before or after meals.
- The tablet is to be taken whole, and patients are advised not to crush or chew the tablet.
- It should be taken at the same time every day.
- The dosage and instructions to take Stalopam mini plus should be followed only as per prescription.
- Sudden stopping of Stalopam mini plus tablets can be harmful and lead to withdrawal symptoms.
- Consult your physician before deciding to stop the medicine or feel it is not working for you.
- Stalopam mini plus should be stored at room temperature (15-30 degrees Celsius).
- It should be kept away from any children and pets at home.
- Any unused Stalopam mini plus tablets should be disposed of appropriately along with the medical waste.
Storage and disposal of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
Dosage of Stalopam Mini Plus Tablet
Overdose
- Any accidental overdose of Stalopam mini plus should be immediately informed to the doctor or emergency care at the hospital.
- It may cause the following dizziness or fainting, muscle tremors, nausea, vomiting, agitation, convulsions, and in severe cases, coma.
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
M.B.B.S., M.D., D.N.B., General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long does it take for Stalopam mini plus tablets to work?
Q: For how long do I have to take Stalopam mini plus tablets?
- You should take the medication for as long as your doctor prescribes it. If you wish to stop the medicine, please consult your physician due to its tendency to cause withdrawal symptoms. You can discuss it with your doctor if you feel the medication is not working....
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