Oxat 2020mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxat 20. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Oxat 20 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effe... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Oxat 20 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Oxat 20 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Oxat 20 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxat 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Oxat 20 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxat 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Oxat 20 is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat ... View More
Uses of Oxat 20
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Panic disorder
- Anxiety
Side effects of Oxat 20
- Delayed ejaculation
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Tremor
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Erectile dysfunction
- Fatigue
- Increased sweating
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Loss of appetite
- Nervousness
- Sleepiness
How to use Oxat 20
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxat 20 may be taken with ... View More
How Oxat 20 works
Oxat 20 is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the b... View More
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Indication
Depression, Anxiety, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Social anxiety disorder, Premenstrual dysmorphic diso... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI upset.
Adult Dose
Oral Depression, Anxiety, Posttraumatic stress disorder Adult: 20 mg daily, increase gradually, if necessary, by 10-mg increments wkly; max: 50 mg/day... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Severe: 10 mg daily, increase to a max of 40 mg daily as necessary.
Contraindication
Use with or within 14 days of MAOIs; concurrent use with thioridazine or pimozide.
Mode of Action
Paroxetine selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. It has limited direct action at other neurotransmitter sites including muscarinic receptors.
Precaution
Epilepsy, glaucoma, history of mania, cardiac disease, DM, history of bleeding disorders, on drugs with increased risk of bleeding; renal and hepatic im... View More
Side Effect
>10% (Based on 40 mg Dose) Nausea (15-24%),Insomnia (11-24%),Dry mouth (9-18%),Headache (17%),Asthenia (10-15%),Constipation (10-15%),Diarrhea (9-12%),... View More
Interaction
Levels/effects inhibited by cyproheptadine, phenytoin. Levels/effects increased by carbamazepine, cimetidine, CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g. chlorpromazine, de... View More
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