EACH TABLET CONTAINS: ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE I.P 5MG & 10 MG PLUS & FORTE CONTAINS: CLONAZEPAM I.P. 0.5MG + ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG. &
CLONAZEPAM I.P. 0.5MG + TO SCITALOPRAM 10 MG. RESPECTIVELY.
Escitalopram is noted for its high selectivity with serotonin reuptake inhibition. Escitalopram increases
intrasynaptic levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin by blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitter into the
presynaptic neuron. Escitalopram has the highest affinity for the human serotonin transporter (SERT). The enantiomer
of escitalopram ((R)-citalopram) counteracts to a certain degree the serotonin-enhancing action of escitalopram. As
a result, escitalopram has been claimed to be a more potent antidepressant than citalopram, which is a mixture of
escitalopram and (R)-citalopram.
INDICATIONS
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized
by at least two weeks of low mood that is present across most situations. It is often accompanied by low self-esteem,
loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause. The cause is believed
to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Risk factors include a family history of the
condition, major life changes, certain medications, chronic health problems, and substance abuse. About 40% of the risk
appears to be related to genetics.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)) is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often
irrational worry, that is, apprehensive expectation about events or activities. This excessive worry often interferes
with daily functioning, as individuals with GAD typically anticipate disaster, and are overly concerned about everyday
matters such as health issues, money, death, family problems, friendship problems, interpersonal relationship problems,
or work difficulties.
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a
significant amount of fear in one or more social situations causing considerable distress and impaired ability to
function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others.
Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering
may be present, along with rapid speech. Panic attacks can also occur under intense fear and discomfort. SAD is sometimes
referred to as an "illness of lost opportunities" where "individuals make major life choices to accommodate their illness".
According to ICD-10 guidelines, the main diagnostic criteria of social anxiety disorder are fear of being the focus of
attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, avoidance and anxiety symptoms. Standardized
rating scales can be used to screen for social anxiety disorder and measure the severity of anxiety. Panic Disorder is an
anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that
may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something really bad is going
to happen. The maximum degree of symptoms occurs within minutes. There may be ongoing worries about having further attacks
and avoidance of places where attacks have occurred in the past. The cause of panic disorder is unknown. Often it runs in
families
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly,
perform certain routines repeatedly (called "rituals"), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control
either the thoughts or the activities for more than a short period of time. Common activities include hand washing,
counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Some may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities
occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected. Often they take up more than an hour a day.
Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an
increased risk of suicide. The cause is unknown.
NOTE
Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter. Biochemically derived from
tryptophan, serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), blood platelets, and the central
nervous system (CNS) of animals, including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of
well-being and happiness.
Citalopram is an antidepressant drug of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. escitalopram is
the therapeutically active S-enantiomer of citalopram. It has been shown, compared with placebo, to be an effective and
well-tolerated treatment for major depressive disorders (MDD) in both primary and specialist care settings.
Amitriptyline is a medicine used to treat a number of mental illnesses like major depressive disorder and anxiety
disorder, and less commonly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, prevention of migraines,
treatment of neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia, neuralgia and less commonly insomnia. It is in the tricyclic
antidepressant (TCA) class. Amitriptyline acts primarily as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, with strong
actions on the serotonin transporter and moderate effects on the norepinephrine transporter. It has negligible influence
on the dopamine transporter and therefore does not affect dopamine reuptake, being nearly 1,000 times weaker on it than
on serotonin
DOSE
Once daily one tablet or as directed by the doctor.
INTRODUCTION
EACH TABLET CONTAINS: ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE I.P 5MG & 10 MG PLUS & FORTE CONTAINS: CLONAZEPAM I.P. 0.5MG + ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG. & CLONAZEPAM I.P. 0.5MG + TO SCITALOPRAM 10 MG. RESPECTIVELY.
Escitalopram is noted for its high selectivity with serotonin reuptake inhibition. Escitalopram increases intrasynaptic levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin by blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitter into the presynaptic neuron. Escitalopram has the highest affinity for the human serotonin transporter (SERT). The enantiomer of escitalopram ((R)-citalopram) counteracts to a certain degree the serotonin-enhancing action of escitalopram. As a result, escitalopram has been claimed to be a more potent antidepressant than citalopram, which is a mixture of escitalopram and (R)-citalopram.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of low mood that is present across most situations. It is often accompanied by low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause. The cause is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Risk factors include a family history of the condition, major life changes, certain medications, chronic health problems, and substance abuse. About 40% of the risk appears to be related to genetics.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)) is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry, that is, apprehensive expectation about events or activities. This excessive worry often interferes with daily functioning, as individuals with GAD typically anticipate disaster, and are overly concerned about everyday matters such as health issues, money, death, family problems, friendship problems, interpersonal relationship problems, or work difficulties.
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering may be present, along with rapid speech. Panic attacks can also occur under intense fear and discomfort. SAD is sometimes referred to as an "illness of lost opportunities" where "individuals make major life choices to accommodate their illness". According to ICD-10 guidelines, the main diagnostic criteria of social anxiety disorder are fear of being the focus of attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, avoidance and anxiety symptoms. Standardized rating scales can be used to screen for social anxiety disorder and measure the severity of anxiety. Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something really bad is going to happen. The maximum degree of symptoms occurs within minutes. There may be ongoing worries about having further attacks and avoidance of places where attacks have occurred in the past. The cause of panic disorder is unknown. Often it runs in families
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (called "rituals"), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control either the thoughts or the activities for more than a short period of time. Common activities include hand washing, counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Some may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected. Often they take up more than an hour a day. Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an increased risk of suicide. The cause is unknown.
Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter. Biochemically derived from tryptophan, serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), blood platelets, and the central nervous system (CNS) of animals, including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness.
Citalopram is an antidepressant drug of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. escitalopram is the therapeutically active S-enantiomer of citalopram. It has been shown, compared with placebo, to be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for major depressive disorders (MDD) in both primary and specialist care settings.
Amitriptyline is a medicine used to treat a number of mental illnesses like major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, and less commonly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, prevention of migraines, treatment of neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia, neuralgia and less commonly insomnia. It is in the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class. Amitriptyline acts primarily as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, with strong actions on the serotonin transporter and moderate effects on the norepinephrine transporter. It has negligible influence on the dopamine transporter and therefore does not affect dopamine reuptake, being nearly 1,000 times weaker on it than on serotonin
Once daily one tablet or as directed by the doctor.