Estar Tablets 5mg

Medicine Name: Estar Tablets 5mg

Estar Tablets – Product Specification
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✅ Requires Prescription
Yes
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💊 Generics
Escitalopram as Oxalate
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🩺 Used For
•    Depression
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⚙️ How It Works
•    Escitalopram is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI).
•    It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and emotional state.
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📋 Dosage
•    Active Ingredient: Escitalopram as Oxalate
•    Dosage to be determined by a healthcare provider based on individual needs and response.
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⚠️ Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
•    Decreased appetite or loss of appetite
•    Dry mouth
•    Diarrhea
•    Nausea
•    Insomnia or sleeplessness
•    Fatigue, drowsiness, yawning
•    Increased sweating
•    Sexual disturbances (reduced libido, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia in women)
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🔄 Drug Interactions
•    Other antidepressants: tricyclics, SSRIs, MAOIs
•    NSAIDs / Aspirin / Antiplatelets: increased bleeding risk
•    Lithium / Tryptophan: risk of serotonin syndrome
•    Tramadol / Sumatriptan / Other Triptans: serotonin syndrome risk
•    Proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole)
•    Antipsychotics: risperidone, haloperidol, thioridazine
•    Antiarrhythmics: flecainide, propafenone, metoprolol
•    Bupropion, mefloquine: increased seizure risk
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📌 Indication
•    Indicated for the treatment of depression and may be prescribed off-label for anxiety disorders or other mental health conditions as directed by a physician.
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🚫 When Not to Use
Do not use if:
•    You are allergic to escitalopram, citalopram, or any excipients in the formulation.
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🛡️ Precautions
•    Panic disorder patients may initially experience heightened anxiety.
Starting at a low dose is recommended to minimize this effect.
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⚠️ Warnings
1.    Seizures
Discontinue if seizures occur or increase in frequency. SSRIs should be avoided in patients with unstable epilepsy.
2.    Mania/Hypomania
Use cautiously in patients with a history of bipolar disorder. Stop if manic symptoms emerge.
3.    Diabetes
SSRIs may alter blood glucose levels. Adjustments to diabetes medications may be necessary.
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🤰 Pregnancy Category
•    Use only under medical advice. SSRIs may have risks during pregnancy; consult your physician.
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🧴 Storage
Yes
•    Store at room temperature, away from light, heat, and moisture.