Rexipra Plus Tablet

Rexipra Plus Tablet is used to treat and prevent generalized anxiety disorder and depression. This medicine is a combination of an anti-epileptic and an anti-convulsant in combination with an antidepressant. This medicine is administered to control panic attacks.

Belonging to a cluster of drugs called benzodiazepines. It works by inducing a calming effect on your nerves and brain. The most common side effects include

• drowsiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• loss of focus
• increased secretion of saliva in the mouth.

Let your doctor know if you have been feeling depressed for no particular reason. If you notice any change in the way you behave with people around you. Other side effects include rash, itching, sore throat and fever.

This medication can increase suicidal thoughts and behaviours 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.

Take exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency); may cause physical and/or psychological dependence. While using this medication, do not use alcohol and other prescription or OTC medications (especially pain medications, sedatives, antihistamines, or hypnotics) without consulting prescriber.

• Anxiety

• Allergy

• Liver Disease

• Glaucoma

• Confusion

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Memory Impairment

• Drowsiness

• Tiredness

• Uncoordinated Body Movements

• Delayed Ejaculation

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effects of this medication lasts for about six to eight hours for adult patients and for twelve hours in children as well as infants.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effects of this medication start to show up in about thirty to forty minutes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unless advised by your healthcare provider or deemed necessary by him/her usage of clonazepam is not recommended during pregnancy as it holds the potential to bring harm to the fetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  In many patient cases it was found that as a result of prolonged usage certain habit-forming inclinations were found.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for women who are lactating as the effects might pass on to the child via the milk. But it is always advised that you seek doctor’s permission before deciding to be on this medication therapy.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  While taking this medication consumption of alcohol is strictly not advised.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Engaging in activities that require high mental alertness is not recommended while on this medication as this medication might cause side effects such as sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, and muscle pains. Therefore, you should not drive while on this medication therapy.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  If you are suffering from kidney-related disorders it is suggested that you notify your doctor so that the dose is adjusted accordingly. It has been found that lowered kidney functioning leads to the build-up of this medication within the body.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medication should not be had when suffering from any kind of severe lover conditions.

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

• Citajoy C 0.5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Wings Biotech Ltd

• Xtaz 5Mg Tablet

  Medley Pharmaceuticals

• Es Ok Plus 0.5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

• Clonasig Plus Tablet

  Signova Pharma Pvt Ltd

• S Citadep Plus 0.5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Camdem 0.5Mg/5Mg Tablet

  Sinsan Pharmaceuticals

• Escepam 0.5Mg/5Mg Tablet

  Carise Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Escirise Cz 0.5Mg/5Mg Tablet

  Carise Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Joycom Plus 0.5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Saffron Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

• Ezeepam Plus 0.5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Eris Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  On missing a dose it is recommended that you take the medication as soon as you remember it. However, if you are already in time for the next dose, then skip the earlier one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication is an anticonvulsant and an anti-epileptic which acts as a tranquilizer. It inhibits the synaptic transmission that occurs in the central nervous system. Also, it reduces the use of serotonin by neurons and is used to treat seizures and anxiety. Escitalopram is 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 Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while you are taking this medication. Activities which require high mental alertness should be avoided and symptoms like dizziness, difficulty in breathing should be reported to the doctor immediately.

  Additive CNS depression has been reported with benzodiazepines; avoid or limit alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • The combined use of Nexito Forte Tablet and valproic acid has been associated with absence seizures.
  • Carbamazepine, rifampin, rifabutin may enhance the metabolism of Nexito Forte Tablet and decrease its therapeutic effect; consider using an alternative sedative/hypnotic agent.
  • Cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, clozapine, CNS depressants, diltiazem, disulfiram, digoxin, erythromycin, ethanol, fluconazole, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, grapefruit juice, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, labetalol, levodopa, loxapine, metoprolol, metronidazole, miconazole, nefazodone, omeprazole, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, troleandomycin, verapamil may increase the serum level and/or toxicity of clonazepam; monitor for altered benzodiazepine response.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with the following disease Seizure disorders, Closed-Angle Glaucoma, and Respiratory disorders.

• Ques : What is Rexipra Plus Tablet?

  Ans : This medication belongs to the antiepileptic and anticonvulsant class of medicines. It is used in treating and preventing seizures. It contains Clonazepam and Escitalopram as active ingredients. This medicine induces a calming effect on nerves and the brain. Nexito Plus Tablet works by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain; enhancing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter.

• Ques : What are the uses of Rexipra Plus Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases such as major depressive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, depression. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat a few other conditions. These include the treatment of seizure disorder, agitation, and even panic disorder. The patient should consult a doctor before using Nexito Plus Tablet for any of the above conditions about its dosage and side effects it may cause.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Rexipra Plus Tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include memory impairment, tiredness, drowsiness, low sexual desire, nausea, diarrhea, anorgasmia, and delayed ejaculation.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Rexipra Plus Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.