Cipralex 10 mg 28 tablets

Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.

Tradename: Cipralex (Cipralex) Compound: Each tablet contains: escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg Auxiliary components: Microcrystalline cellulose, talc, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate. Properties: Antidepressant. Selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin; increases the concentration of the neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft, enhances and prolongs the action of serotonin on postsynaptic receptors. Escitalopram practically does not bind to serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (D1 and D2) receptors, α-adrenergic, m-cholinergic receptors, as well as benzodiazepine and opioid receptors. The antidepressant effect usually develops after 2-4 weeks. after the start of treatment. The maximum therapeutic effect of the treatment of panic disorders is achieved approximately 3 months after the start of treatment. Indications: Depression, panic disorders (including with agoraphobia). Dosage and administration: Taken orally, regardless of food intake. Depending on the indications, a single dose is 10-20 mg / day. The maximum daily dose is 20 mg. The duration of treatment is several months. When treatment is stopped, the dose should be gradually reduced over 1-2 weeks. in order to avoid the occurrence of the “withdrawal” syndrome. For elderly patients (over 65 years old), the recommended dose is 5 mg / day, the maximum daily dose is 10 mg. In case of impaired liver function, the recommended initial dose during the first 2 weeks. treatment is 5 mg / day. Depending on the individual response, the dose may be increased to 10 mg / day. Contraindications: Simultaneous use of MAO inhibitors, children and adolescents under 15 years of age, pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to escitalopram. Precautionary measures: During the period of treatment, patients should avoid driving vehicles. Side effects: From the nervous system: dizziness, weakness, insomnia or drowsiness, convulsions, tremors, movement disorders, serotonin syndrome. On the part of the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, dryness of the oral mucosa, taste disturbances, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, changes in liver function. From the side of the cardiovascular system: orthostatic hypotension. From the endocrine system: decreased secretion of ADH, galactorrhea. From the reproductive system: decreased libido, impotence, impaired ejaculation, anorgasmia (in women). From the urinary system: urinary retention. Dermatological reactions: skin rash, itching, ecchymosis, purpura, increased sweating. Allergic reactions: angioedema, anaphylactic reactions. From the side of metabolism: hyponatremia, hyperthermia. From the musculoskeletal system: arthralgia, myalgia. Storage method: Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees. Package: The cardboard box contains 28 tablets, paper instructions.