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Szetalo 10Mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

15 Tablet(s) in Strip
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ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

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TABLET

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Product Summary

Uses
Treatment of Depression, Generalised Anxiety disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic disorder.
Therapy
Anti-depressant
Side effects
Insomnia, Sexual dysfunction, Anorgasmia in women, Nausea, Increased sweating, Fatigue.
Salt Content
Escitalopram Oxalate(10.0 Mg)
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Medical Description

Szetalo Tablet is a prescription medication primarily used to treat depression and other mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder(Ocd). Szetalo Tablet contains Escitalopram as a key ingredient that helps recover from depression by improving mood and relieving anxiety and tension. Escitalopram belongs to a class of medicine called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), which act on the brain to prevent the re-uptake of serotonin(a hormone). Serotonin modulates various behavioural processes, including mood, anger, memory, fear, appetite, stress response, etc. Szetalo Tablet can be taken with or without food or as prescribed. It should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. The dosage and frequency of the medication will be decided by the doctor depending on your symptoms and the severity of your condition. Some common side effects of the Szetalo Tablet include nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, difficulty in sleeping, decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and difficulties achieving orgasm in women. If any of these side effects get worse or last for a longer time, consult a doctor. Talk to your doctor before starting or stopping the medicine or even increasing its dosage.

Uses

  • Depression
  • Generalised Anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)
  • Panic disorder

Contraindications

  • If you are allergic to the ingredients in this combination.
  • If you suffer from severe liver disease, the liver metabolises these medicines.
  • If you’ve a history of fits or have electroconvulsive treatment.
  • If you are a glaucoma patient, this medicine can increase the pressure in the eye.
  • If you are pregnant and lactating.

Side effects

  • Headache
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Sexual dysfunction (primarily decreased sexual drive and male ejaculatory delay)
  • Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm) in women
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Increased sweating
  • Fatigue
  • Abnormal dreams

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Szetalo Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Inform your doctor regarding your pregnancy or intention to conceive soon. Consult your treating physician if prescribed during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Szetalo Tablet may pass into the breast milk in small amounts and harm the baby. If needed, contact your doctor before taking Szetalo Tablet when breastfeeding.

Driving

Driving

Szetalo Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. The tablet may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy. Do not drive if you are experiencing side effects after taking a Szetalo Tablet.

Alcohol

Alcohol

It is not advised to take alcohol with a Szetalo Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have suicidal thoughts.
  • Your depression or anxiety disorder situation is worsening
  • You see things or hear voices that do not exist (hallucination)
  • You have problems with thinking, concentration, or memory
  • You experience seizures

Directions for Use

  • Always use the Szetalo Tablet as directed by your doctor.
  • Read the prescription pamphlet carefully before using it. Talk to your doctor if you are unclear about the instructions.
  • Take this medicine with or without food or as prescribed.
  • Take the tablet orally, all at once, with a whole glass of water, preferably at the same time.
  • Don't crush, break or chew it.
  • Don’t take more than the recommended or prescribed dose. Talk to your doctor if you feel the currently prescribed dosage isn't relieving your symptoms effectively.
  • Do not abruptly stop taking medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Storage and disposal

Store Szetalo Tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry area, away from sunlight. Keep the medication away from animals and children in a locked cabinet. Do not remove the medicine from its packet and store it within its original packaging. Don’t flush medications down the toilet or throw them into the dustbin unless instructed. Medication disposed of in this manner may pollute the environment. Properly dispose of the medicine when it is expired or no longer required. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Dosage

Overdose

  • Overdose of Szetalo Tablet can cause poisoning or serious side effects. It can cause symptoms like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, fast or pounding heartbeat, seizures, coma (loss of consciousness for a while). If you think you have taken an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you missed a dose, check the information leaflet given with the medication or ask your doctor about the same. Take the next dose of Szetalo Tablet as and when you remember it. If it is time for the next dose, take that dose and skip the missed dosage. Do not take an extra dose of Szetalo Tablet to compensate for the missed dosage.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Szetalo Tablet contains Escitalopram as a key ingredient. Escitalopram is a medicine belonging to a class called Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) modulates various behavioural processes, including mood, anger, memory, fear, appetite, stress response, sexuality, addiction, etc. Increased serotonin levels directly improve the mood and relieve the user’s symptoms. It acts by preventing the reuptake of serotonin by the nerve cells, thereby increasing its concentration. This process results in an increased effect of serotonin in the central nervous system.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • You should consult your doctor before having this medicine and tell about all the medications you are taking as there is a chance of medicine interaction with the following medicine -
  • Antidepressants like Imipramine and desipramine may interact with escitalopram and lead to very high blood pressure.
  • Clarithromycin, Ketoconazole, sulfonylureas, Diuretics and other medicine can exaggerate side effects or may make you feel drowsy.

Interactions with food items

  • Food doesn’t influence the effect of the Szetalo Tablet. Talk to your doctor about any supplements or herbal drinks you are currently taking before using Szetalo Tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Szetalo Tablet is to be taken until you see an improvement in your health conditions. Once you're feeling better, you are advised to continually take escitalopram for several more months to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Szetalo Tablet can make you feel less hungry, so you may lose weight when you start taking it. If you notice weight loss or gain after taking this medicine, consult your doctor.

Szetalo Tablet can cause decreased sexual drive, problems getting an erection and ejaculating, difficulty achieving orgasm in women. These side effects tend to pass after a couple of weeks. However, if you experience it persistently, then consult your doctor.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:SZETALO

Manufacturer Name:ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Address:<p>1. 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot C, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, India</p>

Country of Origin:India

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Szetalo 10 MG Tablet (15) 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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