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Paxtin is a prescription-only medicine. It is used to treat mental disorders. It has antidepressant properties and is recommended as an adjunct to treatment, incl. depression. What else do you need to know before using Paxtin?
Paxtin – action
Paroxetine is the active substance in Paxtin. It belongs to the group of serotonin reuptake inhibitors, which is one of the neurotransmitters. Paxtin inhibits the process of serotonin reuptake, and at the same time extends the time of its action in the synapse and the time of stimulation of the recipient cell. Stimulation with the level of serotonin in the body is related to the antidepressant effect.
Paxtin has anticholinergic properties (e.g. smooth muscle relaxation, mydriasis, central nervous system excitation – which may result in hallucinations).
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Paxtin – indications for use
Paxtin is recommended as an adjunct to the treatment of: depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety disorders (with or without agoraphobia attacks), social phobias and post-traumatic stress.
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Paxtin – contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is a contraindication. Additionally, the manufacturer does not recommend using the drug when the patient is taking MAO inhibitors at the same time. If you are taking irreversible inhibitors, you can start taking Paxtin after 14 days. In a situation where the patient takes reversible inhibitors, Paxitin can start taking the next day after the end of the first treatment.
Another contraindication is combining the drug with thioridazine. Drugs can interact with each other. Heart rhythm disturbances may be an undesirable effect.
The drug should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The exception is when, according to the doctor, the benefits of taking exceed the number of disadvantages. It is then possible to take single doses of the drug.
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Paxtin – side effects
In situations where the patient does not follow the instructions for use or contraindications, side effects may occur. Adverse drug reactions include:
- insomnia,
- stimulation,
- general anxiety
- headache and dizziness
- paresthesia,
- seizures
- weakness of the body,
- disturbed libido and testosterone levels,
- dry mouth
- excessive sweating
- digestive problems
- decreased appetite and weight gain
- excessive pupil dilation,
- Tinnitus,
- tachycardias,
- allergic reactions (rash).
Paxtin – dosage
The daily dose of the drug is determined by the doctor. It should not be exceeded. Due to the nature of the drug, it should be used as an adjunct to therapy. Taking the drug should be regular, as well as stopping it. You should not discontinue Paxtin abruptly – it is recommended to gradually reduce the dose.
So far, not enough studies have been carried out to confirm the harmlessness of the drug to young organisms. Therefore, the drug is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age.