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compositionComposition:PAROXETINE-37.5MG
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Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. It contains Paroxetine, which works by increasing serotonin concentration, thereby regulating mood. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as insomnia, dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

PAROXETINE-37.5MG

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoria disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR contains ‘Paroxetine,’ which works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and sexual disturbances. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR as prescribed. You are advised to take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Do not take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the fetus. Consult your doctor before taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are breastfeeding. Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is not recommended for children below 18 years, as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR as it may make your symptoms or side effects worse.

Uses of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is used in the treatment of Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. The detailed uses of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR are as follows:

  • Treat depression and mood disorders: Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is primarily prescribed for major depressive disorder, helping improve mood, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
  • Manage anxiety-related conditions: Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is effective in treating generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reducing symptoms like excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks.
  • Control obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR helps reduce intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours by regulating serotonin activity.

Key Benefits

  • Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
  • Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.
  • Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders.
  • Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

Directions for Use

  • Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
  • It is usually taken once daily in the morning. However, your doctor may adjust the dosage of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR based on your medical condition.
  • Swallow Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR Works

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR contains Paroxetine, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR as it may make your symptoms or side effects worse.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR belongs to pregnancy category D. It is not recommended to take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR might cause fetal harm.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR; your doctor will decide whether Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Avoid driving or operating machinery as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Caution

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is known to have cardioprotective uses about use of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR in heart patients. However, please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR should be taken with caution in geriatric patients. Please consult your doctor before using Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR.

What if I have taken an overdose of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR

Take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR only as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, tremors, dizziness, confusion, a fast heart rate, and coma. Other symptoms observed with the overdose are dilation of the pupil, convulsions, irregular heartbeat, high/low blood pressure, aggressive reactions, liver dysfunction, state of unconsciousness, involuntary muscle contractions, rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue), manic reactions, acute kidney failure, urinary retention, and serotonin syndrome. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly, as it helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oils.
  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in the proper maintenance of neurotransmitters.
  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges and pears.
  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps relieve stress, improve mood, boost self-esteem, and promote restful sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR to start to work: Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR ideally shows its action within 6 weeks after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR last: The effect of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR lasts for 21 hours.

What if you forget to take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for your missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14 days, or if you are taking antipsychotic medicines such as thioridazine or pimozide.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself.
  • Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, diabetes, low sodium levels in blood, glaucoma, or are undergoing treatment for severe depression called electro-convulsive therapy.
  • Do not take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the fetus.
  • Consult your doctor before taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are breastfeeding.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision.
  • Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is not recommended for children below 18 years, as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR as it may make your symptoms or side effects worse.

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR 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.

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Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.
Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This increases serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helping in regulating mood.
Do not discontinue Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR without consulting your doctor, as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.
Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may cause decreased libido (sex drive), impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation and problems with orgasm. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Dry mouth could be a side effect of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy may stimulate saliva and prevent mouth dryness.
Please consult your doctor before taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you have glaucoma, as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR might cause increased pressure in the eye.
Consult your doctor before taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you have diabetes, as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR might fluctuate blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised if you are taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR. Talk to your doctor if your blood sugar levels are unstable.
People taking antidepressants such as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR are more likely to develop suicidal thoughts. Talk to your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself.
Consult your doctor before taking tamoxifen (used to treat cancer) along with Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR might make tamoxifen less effective.
Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may cause unusual bleeding or bruising, such as vomiting blood or passing blood in stools. Therefore, talk to your doctor before taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking medicines that might increase the risk of bleeding such as blood thinners (warfarin), anti-psychotics (perphenazine or clozapine), tricyclic antidepressants (clomipramine), or NSAID's (acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, celecoxib, etodolac, diclofenac, meloxicam).
Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, diarrhea, dry mouth, fatigue (overtiredness), loss of appetite and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, bone fractures have been associated with Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR.
The risk of serotonin syndrome is increased when Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is taken together with other serotonergic medicines, including tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, triptans, tramadol, buspirone, lithium, tryptophan, thioridazine, isocarboxazid, pimozide, intravenous methylene blue, linezolid, amphetamines, procarbazine, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine and St. John’s Wort.
You may start noticing an improvement in your symptoms after 1-2 weeks of starting the treatment with Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR. If you do not see any improvement, do not stop taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR and consult your doctor. It may take around 4-6 weeks to see the full effects of Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR.
No, do not stop taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR suddenly, without first consulting your doctor. This is a common problem with Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR that you may feel your symptoms have worsened initially, but the benefits start showing after 1-2 weeks. You must consult your doctor if the worsening does not improve even after 1-2 weeks.
Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age as patients in this age group have an increased risk of experiencing side effects such as aggression, suicidal thoughts, oppositional behaviour and anger when they take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss with your doctor.
No, do not take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are receiving tamoxifen. Tamoxifen often causes hot flashes (episodes of feeling extremely hot), which can be treated with Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR. However, Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may make tamoxifen less effective and can lead to recurrence of breast cancer.
Yes, you need to be careful while taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR if you are a diabetic, as Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR may change your blood sugar levels. Thus, may need a dose adjustment of your insulin or antidiabetic medicines. Discuss with your doctor regarding this and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is usually considered safe if taken as advised by a doctor. However, it may cause side effects, just like any medication. Discuss your concerns or potential risks with your doctor before starting Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR.
No, Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR is not a sleeping pill. Although its calming effect can promote better sleep, its main purpose is to manage depression and anxiety symptoms.
Your doctor determines the best time to take Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR. It can be taken with or without food, but follow your doctor's instructions for dosage and timing.
It may take a few weeks for Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR to show improvements in your symptoms. Even if you do not see immediate results, it is important to keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR helps manage various anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder. It helps reduce anxiety symptoms by restoring the balance of serotonin in the brain.
If you experience any side effects while taking Atext 37.5mg Tablet PR, inform your doctor immediately. After analysing your symptoms, they will modify your treatment plan.

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