Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet

Panazep 12.5 Tablet is an antidepressant along with anti-convulsant. It is used in the treatment of various mental disorders such as OCD, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Brisdelle brand of this tablet is used in the treatment of hot flashes and night sweats that comes from menopause. On using this medication the common side effects that you may experience are

• Dryness of the mouth
• Reduced appetite
• Drowsiness
• Insomnia
• Problems with ejaculation
• Agitation
• Chest pain
• Skin rash
• Difficulty in breathing
• Lightheartedness

Take exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency). It may take 2-3 weeks to achieve desired results. This medicine may cause physical and/or psychological dependence. Take in the morning to reduce the incidence of insomnia.

Avoid excessive alcohol, caffeine, and other prescription or OTC medications not approved by prescriber. Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake).

Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, sinus tachycardia, and dilated pupils. There are no specific antidotes, following attempts at decontamination, treatment is supportive and symptomatic; forced diuresis, dialysis, and hemoperfusion are unlikely to be beneficial.

As interaction with certain drugs especially anti-inflammatory ones such as NSAID may cause certain harmful reactions. This medication is available in tablet form. Generally, the usual dose in adults is about 20 mg orally once in a day.

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• Depression

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd)

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

• Thioridazine

• Pimozide

• Allergy

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Insomnia

• Nausea

• Ejaculation Disorder

• Weakness

• Palpitations

• Nervousness

• Anxiety

• Rash

• Decreased Libido

• Delayed Ejaculation

• Flatulence

• Impotence

• Tremor

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clearly established. Dosing, duration and the condition for which this medication is given determine the effective time duration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Panazep 12.5 Tablet is cumulative and may take months to show. It varies depending on the intended use and the dosing.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medication by pregnant women is not recommended as the risk of adverse effect on the fetus is very high. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy while taking this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medication by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless necessary. If necessary, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding before treatment with this medicine is initiated.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is found to be unsafe to consume alcohol with Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause side effect that affects the patients ability to drive. Thus it is advised to drive while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is probably found to be safe if given to patient with kidney disease. Limited data on it suggests that adjustment of dose is not needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. adjustment of dose might be needed.Kindly consult the doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Fordep 12.5Mg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Pariwave 12.5mg Tablet

  Brainwave Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Etizola P 12.5Mg Capsule

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Paxonil 12.5Mg Tablet

  Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd

• Onbixin 12.5mg Tablet

  Dycine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If the next scheduled dose is less than 4 hours away, then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medication is suspected.

Panazep 12.5 Tablet works by selectively inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin. It results in higher concentrations of serotonin in the brain. Also, It inhibits the synaptic transmission that occurs in the central nervous system. It reduces the use of serotonin by neurons and is used to treat seizures and anxiety.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while using this medicine. It is advised to refrain from driving vehicles and operating heavy machinery while using this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet may cause hyponatremia. Additive hyponatremic effects may be seen with combined use of a loop diuretic (bumetanide, furosemide, torsemide); monitor for hyponatremia.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. Combined use with a serotonin agonist (buspirone) may cause serotonin syndrome.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet inhibits the metabolism of dextromethorphan; visual hallucinations occurred in a patient receiving this combination; monitor for serotonin syndrome.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet may inhibit the metabolism of haloperidol and cause extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS); monitor patients for EPS if combination is utilized.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet should not be used with nonselective MAOIs (isocarboxazid, phenelzine). Fatal reactions have been reported. Wait two weeks after stopping fluoxetine before starting an MAOI and two weeks after stopping an MAOI before starting fluoxetine.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet inhibits the reuptake of serotonin; combined use with other drugs which inhibit the reuptake (nefazodone, sibutramine) may cause serotonin syndrome. Monitor patient for altered response with nefazodone; avoid sibutramine combination.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet has been reported to cause mania or hypertension when combined with selegiline; this combination is best avoided.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet combined with tramadol (serotonergic effects) may cause serotonin syndrome; monitor.
  • Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet may alter the hypoprothombinemic response to warfarin; monitor.
  • Cimetidine may reduce the first-pass metabolism of Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet resulting in elevated Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet serum concentrations; consider an alternative H2 antagonist.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Potential for severe reaction when used with MAO inhibitors - serotonin syndrome (hyperthermia, muscular rigidity, mental status changes/agitation, autonomic instability) may occur. May precipitate a shift to mania or hypomania in patients with bipolar disease. Has a low potential to impair cognitive or motor performance - caution operating hazardous machinery or driving. Low potential for sedation or anticholinergic effects relative to cyclic antidepressants. Use caution in patients with depression, particularly if suicidal risk may be present. Use caution in patients with a previous seizure disorder or condition predisposing to seizures such as brain damage, alcoholism, or concurrent therapy with other drugs which lower the seizure threshold. Use with caution in patients with hepatic or dysfunction and in elderly patients. May cause hyponatremia/SIADH. Use with caution in patients at risk of bleeding or receiving anticoagulant therapy - may cause impairment in platelet aggregation. Use with caution in patients with renal insufficiency or other concurrent illness (due to limited experience). May cause or exacerbate sexual dysfunction.

• Ques : What is Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet used for?

  Ans : Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of various mental disorders such as OCD, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

• Ques : Where is Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet approved?

  Ans : Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet is approved in India, Micronesia, Japan, and the USA.

• Ques : Should Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet be taken with a meal or without a meal?

  Ans : The effectiveness of Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet does not depend on a meal, it can be taken either way.

• Ques : Is Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet safe for usage in paediatrics?

  Ans : Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet is not recommended for usage in paediatrics as its safety and effectiveness are not known.

• Ques : Does Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet lead to drug dependence?

  Ans : Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may lead to drug dependence with prolonged use.

• Ques : Does Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet cause withdrawal symptoms?

  Ans : It is advised to not stop taking Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet as it may cause severe withdrawal symptoms.

• Ques : Is Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet safe for usage in geriatrics?

  Ans : Panazep 12.5Mg Tablet should be used with caution in geriatrics as its safety and effectiveness are not known.