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Desilam 5Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It contains Escitalopram, which works by increasing serotonin levels, a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. In some cases, you may experience a decreased or increased appetite, weight gain, pain, sweating, fatigue, or high fever. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Desilam 5Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person's day-to-day life. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling of loss and might have mood swings. Anxiety is defined as an emotion that is characterised by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder, which is characterised by sudden feelings of terror. In Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a person feels the need to think or perform things repeatedly.
Desilam 5Mg Tablet works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
You can take Desilam 5Mg Tablet with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience a decreased or increased appetite, weight gain, pain, sweating, fatigue, or high fever. Most of the side effects of Desilam 5Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and usually resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet of your own as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Let your doctor know if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors (such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline) or problems with alcohol or other prescription drugs. These may affect your treatment. Also, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Desilam 5Mg Tablet .
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Directions for Use
Always take Desilam 5Mg Tablet exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Desilam 5Mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
Medicinal Benefits
Desilam 5Mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant which belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and is primarily used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Desilam 5Mg Tablet works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
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Taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet should be avoided in patients having epilepsy (Brain disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures), impaired liver or kidney function, diabetes, decreased level of sodium in the blood, tendency to easily develop bleedings or bruises, patients receiving electroconvulsive treatment, having coronary heart disease, suffering or have suffered from heart problems or have recently had a heart attack, having a low resting heart rate, prolonged severe diarrhoea, and vomiting (Being sick) or using diuretics (water tablets), experiencing a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, collapse, or dizziness on standing up, which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate, having or previously had eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
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Alcohol
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It is not recommended to take alcohol with Desilam 5Mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
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Desilam 5Mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. However, if you were already taking this medicine before becoming pregnant, do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. It can pose a small risk of problems for an unborn baby. Your doctor might prescribe you this medicine in pregnancy depending upon your condition as it is important to stay well in pregnancy.
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Desilam 5Mg Tablet passes into breast milk in very small amounts and might cause side effects in breastfed babies. It can be prescribed if the baby is healthy. However, if after taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet , the baby isn't feeding well as usual, or is sleeping a lot than normal, please consult your doctor.
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It is not recommended to drive after taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet as it may cause drowsiness and interfere with your driving ability.
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Desilam 5Mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
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Desilam 5Mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required.
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Desilam 5Mg Tablet is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.
Desilam 5Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It works by increasing serotonin levels and alleviates symptoms of mental health conditions.
It takes about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better. Do not stop this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to unpleasant side effects.
Desilam 5Mg Tablet is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to Desilam 5Mg Tablet , has epilepsy, or are having electroconvulsive treatment as Desilam 5Mg Tablet may increase your risk of having a seizure. Desilam 5Mg Tablet should not be taken by a person having heart problems as taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet can speed up or change the heartbeat. It should not be given to a person having a low heart rate along with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, pregnant women, trying to get pregnant, breastfeeding, or having eye problems such as glaucoma. In diabetics, it can cause difficulty in keeping stable blood sugar levels.
Desilam 5Mg Tablet should be preferably taken in the morning as taking it at night can keep you awake till late. It is better to take it at a fixed time.
Certain side effects of Desilam 5Mg Tablet can be dealt with with simple tips, such as if you experience dry mouth, you can chew sugar-free gum or take sugar-free sweets. If you are sweating a lot while taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet , wear loose clothing and use a strong antiperspirant. If you are unable to sleep after taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet , prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet , avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet , sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.
Taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet in more than the recommended dose can cause unpleasant side effects such as dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, vomiting, changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and a change in body fluid/salt balance.
Initially, Desilam 5Mg Tablet can make you feel less hungry, which can cause you to lose weight. After some days, you might gain weight as your appetite returns. Please consult your doctor if you experience too much weight loss or gain.
Yes, Desilam 5Mg Tablet might cause memory problems, headache, confusion, trouble concentrating, weakness, or unsteadiness.
Desilam 5Mg Tablet should be taken as per the advice of your doctor. Once you start feeling better, you might have to continue it for several months to prevent the symptoms from returning. Your doctor will advise you on how much time you need to continue Desilam 5Mg Tablet , depending upon the type and severity of your symptoms.
If you miss a dose of Desilam 5Mg Tablet , do not take a double dose of Desilam 5Mg Tablet . If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take Desilam 5Mg Tablet at the same time the next day which you took earlier. If you remember the missed dose the next day, leave the skipped dose and continue with the next dose.
Yes, it is very important to inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant and are taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet . It is not advised to take this medicine in pregnancy as it might pose a risk to the unborn baby. However, please consult your doctor before you stop taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet as the sudden stoppage of this medicine can lead to unpleasant side effects.
The common side effects of Desilam 5Mg Tablet include nausea, headaches, excessive sweating, dry mouth, feeling sleepy, being unable to sleep, and feeling tired or weak. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Desilam 5Mg Tablet usage in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase the risk of suicidal tendencies. Thus, Desilam 5Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Always, discuss the risks and benefits of taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet with your doctor before using it.
You are recommended not to stop taking Desilam 5Mg Tablet abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Even though the withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and subside within 2 weeks, do not stop it without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will gradually reduce the dose.
The withdrawal symptoms include sleep disturbances like vivid dreams, nightmares, and inability to sleep; dizziness; headaches and anxiety. Additionally, you may get electric shock sensations and burning sensations. Other possible withdrawal symptoms include sweating including night sweats, nausea, restlessness or agitation, irritability, tremors, confusion, diarrhoea, palpitations and visual disturbances.
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