Neolexa Tablets 15mg

Product Description

Product Name: Neolexa Tablets 15mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 10's

Manufactured By: Amarant Pharmaceuticals

Used For:

• Depression: Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
• Anxiety Disorders: Including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Increased sweating
• Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
• Dizziness

Less Common Side Effects:

• Decreased libido or sexual dysfunction (e.g., difficulty achieving orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
• Weight changes
• Restlessness or agitation
• Constipation or diarrhea

Rare but Serious Side Effects:

• Suicidal thoughts or behaviors (especially in young adults under 25 during the initial treatment period)
• Serotonin syndrome (characterized by agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, and sweating)
• Seizures
• Low sodium levels (hyponatremia), which can lead to confusion, headaches, or weakness

Precautions

1. Medical History:

   • Inform your doctor about a history of seizures, bipolar disorder, liver or kidney disease, or bleeding disorders.

2. Drug Interactions:

   • Avoid combining with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), certain pain medications (e.g., tramadol), or other serotonergic drugs.

3. Alcohol Use:

   • Alcohol can worsen side effects like drowsiness and dizziness; it's best to avoid it.

4. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

   • Consult a healthcare provider, as escitalopram may have risks during pregnancy and could pass into breast milk.

5. Withdrawal Symptoms:

   • Do not abruptly stop taking escitalopram; tapering off under a doctor's guidance is necessary to avoid withdrawal symptoms like irritability, dizziness, or mood changes.

6. Suicide Risk Monitoring:

   • Watch for worsening depression or unusual behavior changes, especially in the early weeks of treatment or after dose adjustments.