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Cipralex is a medicine in which the active ingredient is escitalopram.
The active substance in Escitalopram
Escitalopram is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, which in turn is one of the neurotransmitters, a substance that plays an important role in communication between neurons. The task of escitalopram is to inhibit the serotonin reuptake process, i.e. extend the time of serotonin action.
Taking and dosage of Cipralex
The drug is in the form of tablets for oral use.
It is usually used for long-term episodes of depression, anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders. The recommended dose is 10 mg a day, but your doctor may increase it to 20 mg a day if necessary.
In the case of social phobias, the dose is 10 mg per day, but after a few weeks of treatment, the doctor may reduce it to 5 mg per day or, on the contrary, increase it to 20 mg. The preparation is usually used for 12 weeks. However, it is important to note that social phobia must be accurately diagnosed as it can be easily confused with shyness. The preparation is used only when the patient’s condition clearly interferes with the performance of professional work or hinders social contacts.
In the elderly, the dose is always reduced to 5 mg a day at the beginning, then it can be increased to a maximum of 10 mg a day.
Depralin is best taken in the morning with breakfast. Wash it down with a sufficient amount of liquid. It is best not to chew the tablets.
Contraindications to the use of MERSINOL
The drug can be taken by people with mildly impaired kidney function, while in patients with severely impaired kidney function, extreme caution should be exercised. In people with hepatic impairment, the initial dose of the drug must not exceed 5 mg, for at least the first two weeks. In these patients, the maximum dose is 10 mg a day, but the final dose must always be determined by the treating physician.
Cipralex is a medicine that should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Depralin – side effects and side effects
As with many other medications, Depralin can also have side effects. Most patients experience nausea.
Common side effects also include weight gain, appetite disorders, decreased libido, sleep disorders, dizziness, digestive problems, joint and muscle pain, impotence, general fatigue.
Weight loss, bruxism, nervousness or panic attacks or confusional states are rare. Fainting, visual disturbances and tinnitus may occur.
Sometimes patients develop thrombocytopenia, cardiac arrhythmias, suicidal behavior, dyskinesia, hypertension, hepatitis or liver impairment. Bruises, angioedema, urinary retention, and priapism may appear in men.