Description
Composition Escitalopram (20mg)
Primary Use Depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Phobia
cautionPotentially unsafe with Alcohol
Medicine Overview of Szetalo Tablet
Uses of Szetalo Tablet
Szetalo 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia and post traumatic stress disorder.
Szetalo Tablet side effects
Common
Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.
How to use Szetalo Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Szetalo 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Szetalo Tablet works
Szetalo 20mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
In Depth Information on Szetalo Tablet
Expert advice for Szetalo Tablet
- May be among the best-tolerated antidepressants.
- It can take 2-3 weeks for Szetalo to start working.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Szetalo, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Szetalo, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Szetalo is very less.
Szetalo Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Szetalo Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Szetalo 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Szetalo 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Szetalo 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Szetalo 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Szetalo 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Szetalo 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Szetalo 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Szetalo 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Szetalo Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Szetalo 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
