Paxetin
Generic Name
Paroxetine
Packs Price
- Tab 20 mg (039754): 10: 144. 50: 170.00
Company
Medicaids
Therapeutic Group
Anti-depressants
Indication Dosage
Paroxetine is a medication that is commonly used to treat conditions related to mood and emotions. It's often prescribed to help with:
- Depression: Paroxetine can be used to alleviate the symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness, lack of energy, and changes in appetite and sleep patterns.
- Anxiety Disorders: It is also effective in managing various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. It helps reduce excessive worry and anxiety.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Paroxetine can be prescribed for people with OCD, a condition characterized by repetitive, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and compulsive behaviors.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): It may be used to relieve symptoms in individuals who have experienced traumatic events and are struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, and intense anxiety.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): In some cases, Paroxetine can be helpful in managing severe premenstrual symptoms, such as mood swings, irritability, and physical discomfort.
Major Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder,
Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
- Adult: 20 Mg Daily In The Morning; Maximum50 Mg Per Day
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
- Adult: Initially 20 Mg Daily In The Morning, Increased In Steps Of 10 Mg, Dose To Be Increased Gradually, Increased To 40 Mg Daily; Maximum 60 Mg Per Day
- Elderly: Initially 20 Mg Daily In The Morning, Increased In Steps Of 10 Mg; Maximum 40 Mg Per Day
Panic Disorder:
- Adult: Initially 10 Mg Daily In The Morning, Increased In Steps Of 10 Mg, Dose To Be Increased Gradually, Increased To 40 Mg Daily; Maximum60 Mg Per Day
- Elderly: Initially 10 Mg Daily In The Morning, Increased In Steps Of 10 Mg; Maximum 40 Mg Per Day
Content
- Tab 12.5mg /20mg /25mg /37.5mg: Paroxetine (as Hci) 12.5mg /20mg /25mg /37.5mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
Contra Indications
Precautions
Lactation
Side Effects
- Arrhythmias
- Abnormal Dreams
- Raised Cholesterol
- Confusion
- Urinary Incontinence
- Extrapyramidal Reactions
- Orofacial Dystonias
- Tinnitus
- Withdrawal Reactions.
- Rare: Depersonalisation
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome-like Event
- Panic Attacks
- Paradoxical Increased Anxiety During Initial Treatment Of Panic Disorder (reduce Dose)
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Hepatic Disorders
- Hepatitis
- Peripheral Oedema
- Priapism
- Glaucoma (very Rare)