Neolexa (15mg) 14 Tablets

This medication is used to treat psychological disorders. It contains Escitalopram, an SSRI, which works by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

Escitalopram 15mg

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Tablet

Escitalopram is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:

• Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)
• Management of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Support for social anxiety disorder
• Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Alleviation of panic disorder
• Long-term management of depression-related insomnia
• Reducing symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Take as per doctor's Prescription.
• Take one tablet per day as your doctor suggests.
• Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.

Overdose symptoms include irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe dizziness, seizures. If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take the tablets daily in the morning as your doctor has recommended. Take the medication regularly and simultaneously each day to get the most benefit from it. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Do not use this medication if:

• You have a hypersensitivity or are allergic to paroxetine.
• You have hepatic or renal insufficiency.
• You have a heart problem - because this medication can cause irregular heartbeats.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have glaucoma - this medication can increase the pressure in the eye.
• You have epilepsy.

Common side effects include:

• Sexual dysfunction
• Anxiety
• Tremor (shaking)
• Myalgia (pain in muscles)
• Arthralgia (pain in joints)
• Weight gain
• Abnormal dreams
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• GI upset (stomach upset)
• Sweating, nausea, drowsiness, insomnia (inability to sleep)
• Dry mouth, fever, sinus infections, and dizziness

Understand these precautions and warnings before starting the medication:

• Take with caution if there has been a history of drug-related allergy
• Don’t operate heavy machinery or do anything that requires alertness.

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice and never self-medicate.