Paroxat 10 mg, Antidepressant - 30 Tablets

Paroxat 10 mg tablets category

• Antidepressants

Mechanism of action of paroxetine

• Paroxetine is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
• It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.

Indications for use of Paroxat 10 mg tablets

• It is used to treat adult patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders.
• Anxiety disorders that may be treated with this medication include: generalized anxiety disorder (a general feeling of intense tension and worry), panic disorder (panic attacks, including agoraphobia; fear of open spaces), obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring obsessive thoughts with uncontrollable behavior), social anxiety disorder (fear of social situations), and post-traumatic stress disorder (anxiety due to a past traumatic event).

How to take Paroxat 10 mg tablets

• Take this medicine by mouth.
• Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water, do not chew.
• Take it before or with a meal.
• If you feel that the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor.
• It may take up to two weeks to show results.
• The amount of medicine you take depends on your condition. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
• Depression: The initial dose and recommended daily dose is 20 mg. The maximum daily dose is 50 mg.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder: The recommended starting dose is 20 mg followed by a recommended daily dose of 40 mg. The maximum daily dose is 60 mg.
• Panic disorder: The recommended initial dose is 10 mg followed by a recommended daily dose of 40 mg. The maximum daily dose is 60 mg.
• Doses may change under certain circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Unwanted side effects of Paroxat 10 mg tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of:

1. nausea.
2. Sexual dysfunction or change in sexual desire (such as failure to reach orgasm, abnormal erection, and ejaculation in men).
3. High blood cholesterol.
4. Sleep disturbances (such as nightmares, difficulty sleeping, or feeling sleepy).
5. Loss of appetite.
6. dizziness.
7. vibration.
8. Difficulty concentrating.
9. headache.
10. Incitement.
11. weakness.
12. Blurred vision.
13. Constipation or diarrhea.
14. Dry mouth.
15. Weight gain.
16. Vomiting.
17. Sweating.