Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet Description
Taloprex Plus tablet is a prescription medication commonly used to treat various anxiety and mood disorders and manage comorbid depression. It is a combination of two active components: clonazepam an
d escitalopram. Clonazepam is a tranquillizer (medicines that reduce anxiety and fear). Escitalopram is an antidepressant and helps to stabilize mood. Anxiety is one of many mood disorders that affects the way one feels. It can sometimes be accompanied by depression. The mode of action of Taloprex Plus tablets is by reducing the excess activity of nerves in the brain and stabilizing mood. It also induces a calming effect and sedation. Drowsiness, tiredness, diarrhea, stomach issues, slow heart rate are some of the side effects of Taloprex Plus tablets Directions for the use of Taloprex Plus tablets should be carefully followed. Its dose and duration must be carefully monitored, especially in older adults and those with liver and kidney illnesses. The dose should also be monitored as it can cause dependency in the long term. It is vital to inform the treating doctor of the affected person's medical history and any medications currently used to check for any potential interactions.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹97.06 |
You Save | ₹13.23 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Citalopram(5.0 Mg) + Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety, Major depressive disorder, Panic disorder |
Side effects | Delayed ejaculation, Memory problems, Depression, Drowsiness, Weight gain, Loss of appetite, Change in sexual desire |
Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY AND ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
- As per CDSCO, the Taloprex Plus 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 of Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
- If you have any allergic reaction to the components of Taloprex Plus tablets
- If you have a history of alcohol addiction or drug/substance abuse, mental health disorder, depression, etc.
- If you are using other anti-anxiety or sedatives, they can interfere with Taloprex Plus tablets and cause adverse reactions
- 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
Side effects of Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach issues
- Slow heart rate
- Sexual dysfunctions
- Memory problems
- Uncoordinated movements
Precautions and Warnings of Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are under 18 years of age; the Taloprex Plus medicine's safety in children is not clearly established
- 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 using Ayurvedic or herbal medicines or supplements, notify your doctor as some can cause serious side effects when taken with Taloprex Plus tablets.
Mode of Action of Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
- Take Taloprex Plus tablets exactly in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor
- Try not to take more than the recommended dose of this medicine, even if you cannot notice its effects
- Do not break this tablet or chew it.Take it as a whole with a glass of water
- Do not take Taloprex Plus tablets with other medications without informing your doctor
- Do not use these tablets if their packaging is damaged
- Do not suddenly stop using Taloprex Plus tablets
- Taloprex Plus tablets can be taken with or without food. In case of any stomach issues, take it after food
Interactions of Taloprex Plus 5mg Tablet
Interactions with other medicines
- Anti-anxiety and mood disorder medicines such as linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline, etc., combined with the Taloprex Plus tablet, can cause severe reactions. They inhibit serotonin metabolism and can result in serotonin levels that are high enough to produce heart and neurotoxic serotonin syndrome...
- Do not use other antidepressant medicines like Fluoxetine, Paroxetine., etc with Taloprex Plus tablets, as this combination can also increase the levels of serotonin, which can lead to Serotonin toxicity and cause life threatening side effects...
- Do not take other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as allergy, cold and cough medicine, opiates, or narcotic pain relievers with Taloprex Plus tablets. These medicines can increase the side effects of Taloprex Plus tablets and cause extreme drowsiness...
- If you have bleeding issues or take blood thinner medicines, use Taloprex Plus tablets 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 Taloprex Plus tablets
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 a sudden and dangerous increase in blood pressure...
- Try to avoid eating grapefruit or drinking its juice while you are taking Taloprex plus medication, as it can increase the levels of this medicine in your blood
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Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use the Taloprex Plus tablet for a long time?
Q: Can Taloprex Plus tablets cause erectile dysfunction?
Q: Will I gain weight while using the Taloprex Plus tablets?
References
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