Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet is a combination medicine prescribed for the treatment of depression. It decreases the abnormal as well as excessive activity of the nerve cells, thereby calming down the brain.

It enhances the mood by increasing the level of the mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain. Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet consists of Etizolam and Escitalopram which collectively help to lower the anxiety levels and enhance the mood.

It works by maintaining a balance of chemical messengers in the brain which affect the mood as well as behaviour. It increases the energy levels of the body and also promotes better sleeping.

Besides these, this medicine prevents extreme mood swings and helps to feel relaxed and less agitated. There are certain side effects associated with the use of Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet.

Those mainly include nausea, vomiting, delayed ejaculation, confusion, diarrhoea, fatigue, drowsiness, decreased orgasm etc. This medicine is contraindicated in patients who are suffering from liver diseases.

• Depression

• Allergy

• Sleepiness

• Slurred Speech

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• Constipation

• Memory Impairment

• Dry Mouth

• Headache

• Uncoordinated Body Movements

• Low Sexual Desire

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  In case of pregnancy, you may consult the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is advised that breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet might cause side effects that could affect the consciousness, causes dizziness that impact the patients ability to drive. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while taking Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while taking Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Atease Es 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Aurum Life Science Pvt Ltd

• Suprabenz Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Etilive Plus 0.5Mg/10Mg Tablet

  Carise Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Etizoram Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd

• Ezolent Forte Tablet

  Talent India

• Somafresh Plus Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Feliz S Ez 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Etibliss Es 0.5Mg/10Mg Tablet

  La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Etilaam S 0.5Mg/10Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Etizola Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet is a class of benzodiazepine analog that has amnestic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. Therefore, it is used for treating insomnia, anxiety and panic attacks. It works as an antagonist to the GABA-A receptors which in turn prevents GABAergic transmission throughout the central nervous system. It also work as a selective inhibitor of serotonin (5-HT) re-uptake with high affinity for the primary binding site. It also binds to an allosteric site on the serotonin transporter, with a 1000 fold lower affinity.

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 Medicine

  This medication interacts with Clarithromycin, Clozapine, Ketoconazole, Metoclopramide, sulfonylureas, Diuretics, Disulfiram.

• Interaction with Disease

  Placida medication interacts with Glaucoma, Pulmonary insufficiency, liver disease etc.

• Ques : What is Placida plus 0 5 mg 10 mg tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication which has Escitalopram and Etizolam as active elements present in it. This tablet performs its action by generating soothing or calming effect on mood, increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain. It is used to treat conditions such as Cervical spine disorder, Major depressive disorder, Low back pain, Agitation, Panic disorder, Low back ache, etc.

• Ques : What is the use of Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication which is used for the treatment, control, and prevention of below mentioned conditions such as Sleep disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Tension headache, Panic disorders, Anxiety disorder etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : The side effects of this tablet includes dry mouth, muscle weakness, headache, confusion, slurred speech, memory problems, constipation etc.

• Ques : Are there any important warnings associated with use of Placida Plus?

  Ans : During the first few months of treatment, Placida tablet may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some patient. Patients having mood or behavioral disorders have a high risk of developing suicidal thoughts and actions. You should pay close attention and report your doctor of any such behavior or mood changes. Make sure that you visit the doctor for the scheduled follow-up appointments. It is a prescribed medication which should only be taken on a prescription.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the important warnings associated with the use of Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet ?

  Ans : During the first few months of using Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet, suicidal thoughts or actions are stimulated in the patient. This should be reported to the treating doctor or physician who will look after the mood or behavioral disorders in the affected individuals.

• Ques : What can happen when I stop taking Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet on my own ?

  Ans : One should not stop taking Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet without consulting the treating doctor or physician as doing so may increase the risks of serious withdrawal symptoms.

• Ques : How can we manage the weight gain associated with the use of Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet ?

  Ans : In case, use of Placida Plus 0.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet causes weight gain, it is important to incorporate a well balanced diet in our daily life. Exercises on a regular basis are also important to avoid weight gain.

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