Nexito 10 MG Tablet

Nexito 10 MG Tablet is an antidepressant which is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It helps in optimizing the serotonin levels in the body. This belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

This medication can increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors especially amongst teenagers, children, and young adults if taken in excess amounts. Hence, this drug should only be taken under a doctor’s prescription.

This medication is normally prescribed to be taken once a day. The usual dose is 10-20 mg for adults as well as children. It is not suitable for everyone as it might cause harmful effects on people suffering from certain conditions.

If you are suffering from irregular heartbeats or are allergic to certain ingredients present in the medicine, it is advisable to consult with the doctor first. Also, this medication might have a harmful effect on a pregnant woman. Consult with the doctor if you have a history of liver disease or kidney disease.

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Chills

• Headache

• Chest Pain

• Shortness Of Breath

• Change In Taste

• Abdominal Pain

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This tablet is excreted mainly through urine and the effect lasts for a duration of approximately 4 to 8 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this tablet.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication (the main constituent of Escitalopram) can be observed within 2 to 3 hours after the oral dose, 15 to 60 minutes after an Intramuscular dose and 2 to 3 minutes after Intravenous dose.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is unsafe to consume with alcohol. Patient must avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine cause side effects that affects the alertness and hence the driving ability of the patient.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients .with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients .with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nexito 10 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• S-Citadep 10 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Stalopam 10 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Depranex 10 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Newcita 10 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Articalm 10 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

It is a selective inhibitor of serotonin (5-HT) re-uptake with high affinity for the primary binding site. This tablet 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 Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Ferricyanide test

  Inform the doctor if you are advised for this test when you are on Stalopam 10 MG Tablet

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Cholera Vaccine : Avoid cholera vaccine if the patient has received Escitalopram within 14 days before vaccination. Usage of other antibiotics and vaccines should be reported to the doctor.
  • Ethinyl Estradiol :The desired effect of contraceptive pills will not achieve if these medicines are used together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.
  • Amikacin : You may experience nausea or vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to occur if you have a kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.
  • Furosemide :You may experience nausea or vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to occur in the elderly population with preexisting kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.
  • Chloramphenicol :The desired effect of it will not achieve if these medicines are used together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Colitis : Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking it. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.
  • Liver Disease : Use with caution if you have any liver disease or a family history of liver disease. Regular liver function tests are to be performed. Inform the doctor if you have any liver disease or if you develop any undesired effect.
  • Seizure Disorders : Use with caution if you have any seizure disorder or a family history of seizures. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made if you have a kidney disease. Discontinue if seizures are due to it. Start with appropriate Anticonvulsant medicine if it is clinically indicated.

• Ques : What is Nexito 10 mg tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication which has Escitalopram as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the levels of serotonin in the body. This tablet acts as an antidepressant that enhances mood and balances mental health. It cures physical symptoms such as depression, panic and obsessive disorders. Nexito 10 MG Tablet is used to treat conditions such as Generalized anxiety disorder and Depression.

• Ques : What is the use of Nexito 10 mg tablet?

  Ans : Nexito is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Generalized anxiety disorder and Depression.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Nexito 10 mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include Confusion, Convulsions, Decreased urine output, Fast heartbeat, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dry mouth, Excessive air or gas in stomach, Decreased appetite, and Joint pain.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Nexito 10 mg tablet ?

  Ans : Nexito should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use nexito 10 mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use nexito 10 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once in 4 to 5 day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use nexito 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.

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