cilapam 5 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cilapam 5 tablet used for?
Anxiset-E Tablet (Escitalopram Oxalate) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg), which Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, increasing serotonin levels in the syna. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Escitalopram Oxalate
- Manufacturer: Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cilapam 5 tablet Uses & Benefits
Major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Off-label uses: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Escitalopram Oxalate |
| Brand Name | Anxiset-E Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Selective Seretonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cilapam 5 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cilapam 5 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
- Sweating
- Sexual dysfunction
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Serotonin syndrome
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Hyponatremia
- Suicidal thoughts
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Agranulocytosis
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Priapism
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Risk of serotonin syndrome |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
| St. John's Wort | Moderate | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Linezolid
- Methylene Blue
- Pimozide
- Warfarin
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Aspirin
- Cimetidine
- Lithium
- Triptans
- St. John's Wort
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- CYP2C19 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS depression and impair judgment.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Concurrent use with MAOIs, hypersensitivity to escitalopram, linezolid, methylene blue.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Mental status, suicidal ideation, serotonin syndrome symptoms, bleeding signs, ECG if high risk.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG, serotonin syndrome; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.