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Ecitelo 10 Tablet 10's

Ecitelo 10 Tablet 10's

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Synonym

ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE

Manufacturer/Marketer

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Ecitelo 10 Tab

Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 day to day life of a person. 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 characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder, which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror. In Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a person feels the need to think or perform things repeatedly.

Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 these side effects of Ecitelo 10 Tab do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking Ecitelo 10 Tab  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 Ecitelo 10 Tab .

Uses of Ecitelo 10 Tab

Treatment of Depression, Mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Medicinal Benefits

Ecitelo 10 Tab 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. Ecitelo 10 Tab 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.

Directions for Use

Always take Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab with a full glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ecitelo 10 Tab

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Blocked or runny nose (sinusitis)
  • Increased or decreased appetite
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness

Drug Warnings

Taking Ecitelo 10 Tab 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).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: This medicine may have an interaction with anti-depressants such as phenelzine, iproniazid and tranylcypromine, medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease such as selegiline. Taking this medicine with Ecitelo 10 Tab can increase the risk of side effects; antibiotic linezolid, lithium (used in the treatment of manic-depressive disorder) and tryptophan, anti-depressants such as Imipramine and desipramine, medicines used to treat migraines such as Sumatriptan, medicines used for severe pain such as tramadol, medicines used for stomach ulcers such as Cimetidine, lansoprazole, and omeprazole, medicines used to treat fungal infections such as fluconazole, medicines used to reduce the risk of strokes such as ticlopidine, blood-thinning medicines (warfarin, dipyridamole, and phenprocoumon) and pain killers, antimalarials such as mefloquine, medicines used for heart diseases such as flecainide, propafenone. Medicines that decrease blood levels of potassium or magnesium increase the risk of life-threatening heart rhythm disorder.

Drug-Food Interaction: Ecitelo 10 Tab may interact with multi-mineral or other herbal/ayurvedic supplements. So, if you are using any of the OTC items, please tell your doctor.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People affected with bipolar disorder (manic depression), bleeding or blood clotting disorder, drug addiction or suicidal thoughts, liver or kidney disease, seizures, low levels of sodium in your blood, cardiovascular disorders like high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and coronary artery disease should avoid intake of Ecitelo 10 Tab .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENELZINE
  • IPRONIAZID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • LITHIUM
  • TRYPTOPHAN
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • DESIPRAMINE
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • TRAMADOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • LANSOPRAZOLE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • TICLOPIDINE
  • WARFARIN
  • DIPYRIDAMOLE
  • PHENPROCOUMON
  • MEFLOQUINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • PROPAFENONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Doing regular exercise can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving sleep.
  • Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch light-hearted shows to help relieve stress.
  • You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating many simple carbohydrates in processed foods.
  • Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including these stuff in meals can reduce inflammation caused by anxiety disorder.
  • Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt, and high fat intake. Significantly transfat may help also help reduce inflammation.
  • You can include antioxidants in your daily diet, like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a solid social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

Special Advise

  • Ecitelo 10 Tab causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention, like driving when on this drug.
  • An abrupt stoppage of Ecitelo 10 Tab can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while on this medication, as it can lead to dangerous side effects.
  • Ecitelo 10 Tab is unsafe for usage if you're pregnant or are planning to get pregnant. Discuss with your doctor in such situations about changing/replacing the medicine with safer alternatives.
  • Do not self-medicate.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Depression: It is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling of loss and might have mood swings.

Anxiety: It is defined as an emotion that is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder, which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): In this disorder, a person feels the need to think or perform things repeatedly.

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Alcohol

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It is not recommended to take alcohol with Ecitelo 10 Tab to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

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Ecitelo 10 Tab 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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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab , the baby isn't feeding well as usual, or is sleeping a lot than normal, please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

It is not recommended to drive after taking Ecitelo 10 Tab as it may cause drowsiness and interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Ecitelo 10 Tab 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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Kidney

Caution

Ecitelo 10 Tab 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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Children

Unsafe

Ecitelo 10 Tab is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase Iii, New Delhi - 110020.
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FAQs

Ecitelo 10 Tab 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.
Ecitelo 10 Tab is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to Ecitelo 10 Tab , has epilepsy, or are having electroconvulsive treatment as Ecitelo 10 Tab may increase your risk of having a seizure. Ecitelo 10 Tab should not be taken by a person having heart problems as taking Ecitelo 10 Tab 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.
Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab , wear loose clothing and use a strong antiperspirant. If you are unable to sleep after taking Ecitelo 10 Tab , prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking Ecitelo 10 Tab , avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking Ecitelo 10 Tab , sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.
Taking Ecitelo 10 Tab 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, Ecitelo 10 Tab 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, Ecitelo 10 Tab might cause memory problems, headache, confusion, trouble concentrating, weakness, or unsteadiness.
Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab , depending upon the type and severity of your symptoms.
If you miss a dose of Ecitelo 10 Tab , do not take a double dose of Ecitelo 10 Tab . If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take Ecitelo 10 Tab 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab . 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 Ecitelo 10 Tab as the sudden stoppage of this medicine can lead to unpleasant side effects.
The common side effects of Ecitelo 10 Tab 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.
Ecitelo 10 Tab usage in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase the risk of suicidal tendencies. Thus, Ecitelo 10 Tab is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Always, discuss the risks and benefits of taking Ecitelo 10 Tab with your doctor before using it.
You are recommended not to stop taking Ecitelo 10 Tab 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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