Entapro 20 mg - 30 tablets

Ingredients: Escitalopram Oxalate requires presenting a valid prescription upon receipt of the order. Trade name: Entapro 20 mg Scientific name: Escitalopram Oxalate Nature of the product: For human use Nature of the drug: Generic Pharmaceutical form: Tablets Method of use: Oral Type of packaging: Strip Method of dispensing: Dispense with a valid prescription Storage conditions: Keep at 25 degrees Celsius Company: SPIMACO Product registration year: 2010 What is escitalopram and what are its indications: Escitalopram belongs to a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs act on the serotonin system in the brain by increasing serotonin levels. Disorders in the serotonin system are considered an important factor in the development of depression and related illnesses. Escitalopram is used to treat depression (major depressive episodes) and anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder). It may take two weeks before you start feeling improvement. Continue taking escitalopram, even if it takes some time before you notice any improvement in your condition. You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse. What you need to know before using escitalopram: Do not use escitalopram: If you are allergic to escitalopram or any other ingredients in this medication If you were born or experienced an abnormal heartbeat (shown in an electrocardiogram; a test to evaluate how the heart works). Precautions and warnings: You should inform your doctor of the following: If you have epilepsy. Treatment with escitalopram should be stopped if seizures occur or increase in frequency. If you have liver or kidney dysfunction. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose. If you have diabetes. Treatment with escitalopram may alter blood sugar control. Dose adjustments of insulin and/or oral hypoglycemics may be necessary. If you have low blood sodium levels. If you have a tendency to bleed or bruise easily. If you are receiving electroconvulsive therapy. If you have coronary heart disease. If you have or have had heart problems or recently had a heart attack. If you have a low resting heart rate and/or know you may suffer from salt depletion due to severe diarrhea and prolonged vomiting (illness) or use of diuretics (water pills). If you experience rapid or irregular heartbeat, fainting, collapse, or dizziness when standing, which may indicate abnormal heart rate. If you have or have had eye problems, such as certain types of glaucoma (increased eye pressure). Other medications and escitalopram: Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking, especially if you are taking: "Non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)" containing phenelzine, isocarboxazid, nialamide, or tranylcypromine. If you have taken any of these, you need to wait 14 days before starting escitalopram. After stopping escitalopram, wait 7 days before taking any of these medications. "Reversible MAO-A inhibitors" containing moclobemide (used for depression). "Irreversible MAO-B inhibitors" containing selegiline (used for Parkinson's disease). These increase the risk of side effects. Linezolid antibiotic. Lithium (used for bipolar disorder) and tryptophan. Amitriptyline and desipramine (both used for depression). Sumatriptan and similar drugs (used for migraines) and tramadol (used for severe pain). These increase the risk of side effects. Cimetidine, lansoprazole, and omeprazole (used for stomach ulcers), fluconazole (used for fungal infections), fluvoxamine (antidepressant), ticlodipine (used to reduce stroke risk). These may increase blood levels of escitalopram. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) — herbal remedy used for depression. Acetylsalicylic acid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (used for pain relief or blood thinning, called anticoagulants) may increase bleeding tendency. Warfarin, dipyridamole, and phenprocoumon (blood thinners). Your doctor may check your blood clotting time when starting or stopping escitalopram to ensure your anticoagulant dose remains effective. Mefloquine (used for malaria), bupropion (used for depression), and tramadol (used for severe pain) due to potential risk of seizures. Antipsychotics (used for schizophrenia and psychosis) and antidepressants (tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs) due to potential risk of seizures. Fluoxetine, propafenone, metoprolol (used for cardiovascular diseases), clomipramine, nortriptyline (antidepressants), risperidone, thioridazine, and haloperidol (antipsychotics). Dose adjustment of escitalopram may be necessary. Medications that lower potassium or magnesium levels in the blood, as these conditions increase the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Children and adolescents: Escitalopram should not usually be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. How to take escitalopram: Always take escitalopram exactly as your doctor has told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. The recommended usual dose of escitalopram is 10 mg taken once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg per day. Panic disorder: Starting dose of escitalopram is 5 mg once daily for the first week before increasing to 10 mg per day. Your doctor may increase the dose up to a maximum of 20 mg per day. Social anxiety disorder: The usual recommended dose of escitalopram is 10 mg once daily. Your doctor may reduce your dose to 5 mg per day or increase it to a maximum of 20 mg daily, depending on your response. Generalized anxiety disorder: The usual recommended dose of escitalopram is 10 mg once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg per day. Obsessive-compulsive disorder: The usual recommended dose of escitalopram is 10 mg once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg per day. Elderly patients (over 65 years): Starting dose of escitalopram is 5 mg once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg per day. Use in children and adolescents: Escitalopram should generally not be given to children and adolescents. How to take the tablets: You can take escitalopram with or without food. Swallow the tablet with some water. Do not chew it, as it tastes bitter. If necessary, you can split the tablets by placing the tablet on a flat surface with the dots facing up, then breaking it by pressing each end with both thumbs. Possible side effects: Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if: Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing. How to store escitalopram: Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children. Do not use escitalopram after the expiration date printed on the label or carton after EXP. The expiration date indicates the last day of that month. This medication does not require special storage conditions. Do not dispose of any medication in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicines. These measures help protect the environment. For more information: Please visit the official website of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority at the following link: Official website of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority