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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Ecitelo 5 Tab 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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Synonym :

ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE

Composition :

ESCITALOPRAM-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Ecitelo 5 Tab

Ecitelo 5 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 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.

Ecitelo 5 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 5 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 the side effects of Ecitelo 5 Tab 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 Ecitelo 5 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 5 Tab .

Uses of Ecitelo 5 Tab

Ecitelo 5 Tab is used in the treatment of depression, mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The detailed uses of Ecitelo 5 Tab are as follows:
• Depression Treatment: Ecitelo 5 Tab is frequently prescribed to improve mood and mental health by reducing the symptoms of major depressive illness.
• Anxiety Management: This medication helps lessen excessive worry and symptoms associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Ecitelo 5 Tab can be prescribed to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which lowers the frequency and severity of compulsive behaviours and obsessive thoughts.
• Panic Disorder: By lowering the frequency of panic attacks and the distress they cause, the medicine can help treat panic disorder.
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Ecitelo 5 Tab can assist people with PTSD manage their anxiety and distress from painful memories as part of their treatment approach.

Directions for Use

Always take Ecitelo 5 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 5 Tab with a full glass of water.

Medicinal Benefits

Ecitelo 5 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 5 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.

How Ecitelo 5 Tab Works

Ecitelo 5 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Ecitelo 5 Tablet
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What if I have taken an overdose of Ecitelo 5 Tab

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ecitelo 5 Tab as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Taking Ecitelo 5 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-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Taking Ecitelo 5 Tablet with bosutinib can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bosutinib and Ecitelo 5 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Co-administration of bicalutamide and Ecitelo 5 Tablet together can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bicalutamide and Ecitelo 5 Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ecitelo 5 Tablet with ofloxacin may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Ofloxacin and Ecitelo 5 Tablet interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Taking Prochlorperazine and Ecitelo 5 Tablet together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prochlorperazine with Ecitelo 5 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Combining Fluphenazine with Ecitelo 5 Tablet can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ecitelo 5 Tablet with Fluphenazine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - dizziness, feeling lightheaded or faint, heart palpitations, irregular heart rhythm, difficulty breathing, a heart condition, or severe and prolonged diarrhea or vomiting, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Combining Halothane with Ecitelo 5 Tablet can increase the risk of negative side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ecitelo 5 Tablet and Halothane, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - dizziness, an irregular heart rhythm, a heart condition, conduction abnormalities, severe or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath or heart palpitations - contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Taking Propafenone with Ecitelo 5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Propafenone with Ecitelo 5 Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Taking buprenorphine with Ecitelo 5 Tablet increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of buprenorphine and Ecitelo 5 Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Taking Ecitelo 5 Tablet with Zolmitriptan can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ecitelo 5 Tablet and Zolmitriptan, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, sweating, shivering, blurred vision, muscle spasms, stiffness, trouble moving, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ecitelo 5 Tablet:
Taking levofloxacin with Ecitelo 5 Tablet increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of levofloxacin with Ecitelo 5 Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical help immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take alcohol with Ecitelo 5 Tab to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ecitelo 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 Tab as it may cause drowsiness and interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Ecitelo 5 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 5 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 5 Tab is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

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FAQs

Ecitelo 5 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 5 Tab is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to Ecitelo 5 Tab , has epilepsy, or are having electroconvulsive treatment as Ecitelo 5 Tab may increase your risk of having a seizure. Ecitelo 5 Tab should not be taken by a person having heart problems as taking Ecitelo 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 Tab , wear loose clothing and use a strong antiperspirant. If you are unable to sleep after taking Ecitelo 5 Tab , prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking Ecitelo 5 Tab , avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking Ecitelo 5 Tab , sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.

Taking Ecitelo 5 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 5 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 5 Tab might cause memory problems, headache, confusion, trouble concentrating, weakness, or unsteadiness.

Ecitelo 5 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 5 Tab , depending upon the type and severity of your symptoms.

If you miss a dose of Ecitelo 5 Tab , do not take a double dose of Ecitelo 5 Tab . If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take Ecitelo 5 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 5 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 5 Tab as the sudden stoppage of this medicine can lead to unpleasant side effects.

The common side effects of Ecitelo 5 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 5 Tab usage in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase the risk of suicidal tendencies. Thus, Ecitelo 5 Tab is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Always, discuss the risks and benefits of taking Ecitelo 5 Tab with your doctor before using it.

You are recommended not to stop taking Ecitelo 5 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase Iii, New Delhi - 110020.
Other Info - ECI0026

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