Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Paroxetine(37.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Pr
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Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms.
Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, sleep disturbances, etc).
To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day. Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you have trouble sleeping. It may take a few weeks before you start feeling better. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement even after 4 weeks.
Some common side effects of Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet include nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, increased sweating, dizziness, nervousness, tremors, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), and constipation. Sexual side effects like decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction may also be seen. Let your doctor know straight away if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.
Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic disorder, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Paroxetine is extensively metabolized and the metabolites are considered to be inactive. Nonlinearity in pharmacokinetics is observed with increasing doses. Paroxetine metabolism is mediated in part by CYP2D6, and the metabolites are primarily excreted in the urine and to some extent in the feces.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Paxidep
Nausea
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Loss of appetite
Increased sweating
Dizziness
Nervousness
Tremors
Low sexual desire
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Confusion
Constipation
Erectile dysfunction
Delayed ejaculation
Decreased libido
Concomitant use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and pimozide is contraindicated. Also contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to fluoxetine, hepatic or renal insufficiency.
Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet.
Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (in children and adolescents)
Social anxiety disorder (in children and adolescents)
Separation anxiety.
Dysthymia.
Body dysmorphic disorder.
Postpartum depression.
Premature ejaculation.
Malignancy related pruritus unresponsive to standard treatment.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PAROXETINE may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel), anti-psychotics (perphenazine, thioridazine, clozapine. Lithium, risperidone), antidepressants (clomipramine, moclobemide, methylthioninium chloride/methylene blue, nortriptyline, desipramine), NSAID’s (acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, celecoxib, etodolac, diclofenac, meloxicam, tramadol, pethidine), anti-cancer (tamoxifen), anti-migraine (sumatriptan), dietary supplement (tryptophan), opioid analgesics (fentanyl), anti-HIV (ritonavir, fosamprenavir), anti-convulsant (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine), anti-arrhythmic (propafenone, flecainide), anti-hypertensive (metoprolol), anti-TB (rifampicin), antibiotic (linezolid), statin (pravastatin), neuromuscular blocker (mivacurium, suxamethonium), norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (Atomoxetine), herbal supplement used to treat depression (St. John’s wort), and anticholinergic medication (Procyclidine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, diabetes, epilepsy, mania, bleeding problems, hyponatremia (low sodium levels), heart, liver or kidney dysfunction.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
WARFARIN
CLOPIDOGREL
PERPHENAZINE
THIORIDAZINE
CLOZAPINE
LITHIUM
RISPERIDONE
CLOMIPRAMINE
MOCLOBEMIDE
METHYLENE BLUE
NORTRIPTYLINE
DESIPRAMINE
ASPIRIN
IBUPROFEN
CELECOXIB
ETODOLAC
DICLOFENAC
MELOXICAM
TRAMADOL
PETHIDINE
TAMOXIFEN
SUMATRIPTAN
FENTANYL
RITONAVIR
PHENOBARBITAL
PHENYTOIN
CARBAMAZEPINE
PROPAFENONE
FLECAINIDE
METOPROLOL
RIFAMPICIN
LINEZOLID
PRAVASTATIN
MIVACURIUM
ATOMOXETINE
PROCYCLIDINE
TRYPTOPHAN
FOSAMPRENAVIR
SUXAMETHONIUM
Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It can take 2-3 weeks for Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet to start working.
Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
If your doctor asks you to stop Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet is very less.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. After how many days of taking Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet will I start feeling better?
You may start to see an improvement in your symptoms after 1-2 weeks of starting the treatment. In case you do not see any improvement, do not stop the medicine and consult your doctor. It may take around 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of the medicine.
Q. I feel that my symptoms have worsened after having started taking Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet. Can I stop it on my own or do I need to consult the doctor?
No, do not stop taking Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet abruptly, without consulting your doctor. This is a common problem with Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet that initially you may feel that your symptoms have worsened but the benefits start appearing after 1-2 weeks. If the worsening does not improve even after 1-2 weeks, you must consult your doctor.
Q. Can Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet affect my sex life?
Yes, Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet use may affect your sex life. It can cause decreased sexual desire and inability to reach orgasm in both men and women. Additionally, men may even experience abnormal erection and ejaculation.
Q. What is the effect of Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet on children?
Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet should not be used in children under 18 years of age. The reason being, patients under 18 have an increased risk of experiencing side effects such as suicidal thoughts, aggression, oppositional behavior and anger when they take Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet. If your doctor has prescribed Paxidep CR 37.5 Tablet for your child and you are worried about these side effects, discuss it with your doctor.
