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Szetalo Ls Tablet

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Szetalo Ls Tablet Description

Szetalo Ls Tablet is a prescription medication commonly used for mood disorders, anxiety and comorbid depression (depression associated with other conditions). Anxiety and other mood disorders affect

how you feel. Major depressive disorder is one of the mood disorders. The reasons behind it are mostly unknown. Sometimes it can be caused by sudden triggers like stress, trauma, etc. Szetalo Ls Tablet is a combination of two active ingredients: escitalopram and clonazepam. Escitalopram is an antidepressant medication, as it increases the effect of a chemical substance in the body. Clonazepam is a tranquilliser, and it belongs to a class of benzodiazepines(depressants). This medicine helps in stabilising mood and improving behaviour. The dose of Szetalo Ls Tablet should be carefully monitored in everyone, especially in older patients and patients with liver and kidney disorders. This medicine should also be monitored because it can cause physical dependence and has habit-forming potential. You should tell your doctor all the medication you are taking, as it can interact with them and have unwanted side effects of Szetalo Ls Tablet.

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Product Summary

Offer Price₹102.07
You Save₹16.62 (14% on MRP)
ContainsCitalopram(10.0 Mg) + Clonazepam(0.25 Mg)
UsesAnxiety, Major depressive disorder, Panic disorder
Side effectsDelayed ejaculation, Memory problems, Drowsiness, Weight gain, Loss of appetite.
TherapyANTI-ANXIETY AND ANTI-DEPRESSANT
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uses

Uses of Szetalo Ls Tablet

  • As per CDSCO, Szetalo Ls tablet is used for the following:
  • Treatment of the symptoms of comorbid depression (depression associated with other disorders).
  • Treatment of anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and other mood disorders.
contraindications

Contraindications of Szetalo Ls Tablet

  • If you have an allergic reaction to any of the components of Szetalo Ls tablet.
  • If you have a history of alcohol or medicine addiction, mental health disorder, depression, etc.
  • If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
  • If you are breastfeeding.
  • If you are using other anti-anxiety or sedatives, they can interfere with the Szetalo Ls tablet and cause adverse reactions.
  • If you are driving, it can impair your driving ability.
  • If you have acute angle glaucoma (an eye condition that causes high fluid pressure inside the eye).
  • If you have liver disease.
  • If you have a seizure disorder and are on antiepileptic (anti-seizure) medication.
sideEffects

Side effects of Szetalo Ls Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach issues
  • Slow heart rate
  • Sexual dysfunctions
  • Memory problems
  • Uncoordinated movements
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Szetalo Ls Tablet

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take a Szetalo Ls tablet during pregnancy?
A:
No, Szetalo Ls tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy. Some studies have shown the unborn baby may develop poor muscle tone, low blood circulation, and breathing problems (floppy baby syndrome). Your doctor may prescribe it in an emergency condition after assessing the benefit-risk ratio. Do not take Szetalo Ls tablets without consulting your doctor.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Szetalo Ls tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
No, consult a doctor before taking Szetalo Ls tablets if you are breastfeeding. This medicine can be unsafe for nursing babies. There is minimal data available on the effects of Szetalo Ls tablets on breastfed babies. Studies suggest that the medicine may pass into breast milk and have unwanted effects on the baby, like increased sedation.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken a Szetalo Ls tablet?
A:
Do not drive after taking a Szetalo Ls tablet, as it can cause unwanted effects like drowsiness, lightheadedness, and blurred or double vision that can affect your driving ability.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Szetalo Ls tablets?
A:
Try not to consume alcohol with Szetalo Ls Plus tablets. It can interfere with the effectiveness of this medicine and cause unwanted side effects like drowsiness, vomiting, etc.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You are under 18 years of age; there are few studies on this medicine's safety in children. Do not take this medicine without consulting with a doctor.
  • You experience persistent side effects.
  • You are an older adult over 65; this medicine can cause increased side effects due to slow metabolism.
  • You have a respiratory disease; use this medicine with caution.
  • You are doing something that requires focus; this medicine can affect focus and cause drowsiness.
  • You are using Ayurvedic or herbal medicines or supplements, notify your doctor as some can cause serious side effects when taken with Szetalo Ls tablets.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Szetalo Ls Tablet

How Does It Work?

Szetalo Ls tablet contains clonazepam and escitalopram as its active ingredients. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medicine. It functions by increasing the action of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), whic...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Szetalo Ls Tablet

  • Take Szetalo Ls tablet exactly in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose of this medicine, even if you cannot notice its effects.
  • Try not to break this tablet or chew it.
  • Take it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not take Szetalo Ls tablets with other medications without informing your doctor.
  • Do not use these tablets if their packaging is damaged.
  • Do not suddenly stop using the medicine to avoid the side effects of Szetalo Ls.
  • Szetalo Ls tablet can be taken with or without food. In case of any stomach issues, take it after food.
interactions

Interactions of Szetalo Ls Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

  • Anti-anxiety and mood disorder medicines such as linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline, etc., combined with the Szetalo Ls tablet, can cause severe reactions. They inhibit serotonin metabolism and can re...
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  • Do not use other antidepressant medicines like Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, etc., with Szetalo Ls tablet, as this combination can also increase the levels of serotonin, which can lead to Serotonin toxicity...
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  • Do not take other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as allergy, cold and cough medicine, opiates, or narcotic pain relievers with Szetalo Ls tablet. These medicines can increase the side effects o...
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  • If you have bleeding issues or take blood thinner medicines, use Szetalo Ls tablet with caution as it may increase the risk of bleeding.
  • If you are already using antiepileptic medicines for seizure disorders, inform your doctor as these medicines can increase the side effects of Szetalo Ls tablet.

Interactions with food items

  • Try to avoid tyramine rich food products such as cheese, milk, beef, chicken liver, meat extract, avocados, bananas, canned figs, soybeans and excess chocolate. It can result in sudden and dangerous i...
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  • Try to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while you are taking Szetalo Ls tablet plus medication, as it can increase the levels of clonazepam in your blood.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Szetalo Ls Tablet

Store Szetalo Ls tablets in a dry place at room temperature. Keep them away from heat and humidity. Store the tablets far away from children and pets. Carefully dispose of Szetalo Ls tablet packaging ...
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dosage

Dosage of Szetalo Ls Tablet

Overdose

Szetalo Ls tablet overdose can cause dizziness, shakiness of limbs, sudden muscle movements, agitation, convulsion, nausea, vomiting, sodium or potassium electrolyte imbalance, sleep disturbances, con...
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Missed a Dose

If you have missed a single dose of the Szetalo Ls tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If you recall missing a dose when it's almost the time to take the next dose, skip the missed dose and conti...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Vijay Y

MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Can I use the Szetalo Ls tablet for a long time?

A: You should use Szetalo Ls tablets exactly for the duration recommended by the doctor. It is a prescription medicine whose dose and duration should be carefully monitored. This medicine can cause side effects like having suicidal thoughts if used for a long duration.

Q: Can Szetalo Ls tablets cause any changes to sexual desire?

A: Szetalo Ls tablets can have undesirable side effects and lower sexual desire (libido) in men and women. It can also cause erectile dysfunction in men. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any changes in your sexual desire.

Q: Can I gain weight while using the Szetalo Ls tablets?

A: The Szetalo Ls tablets can cause changes in appetite, resulting in weight gain or loss. The clonazepam part of this medicine can cause weight gain. Try to eat healthy food and do physical exercise to prevent any weight changes
Product Details
Brand
SZETALO LS
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
27/06/2024
Last Updated on: 03 Mar 2022 | 11:44 AM (IST)

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