Nexito 5 MG Tablet

Nexito 5 MG Tablet is an antidepressant which is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It helps in optimizing the serotonin levels in the body. This belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

This medication can increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors especially amongst teenagers, children, and young adults if taken in excess amounts. Hence, this drug should only be taken under a doctor’s prescription.

It is normally prescribed to be taken once a day. The usual dose is 10-20 mg for adults as well as children. It is not suitable for everyone as it might cause harmful effects on people suffering from certain conditions.

If you are suffering from irregular heartbeats or are allergic to certain ingredients present in the medicine, it is advisable to consult with the doctor first. Also, this medication might have a harmful effect on a pregnant woman. Consult with the doctor if you have a history of liver disease or kidney disease.

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• Depression

• Anxiety

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Chills

• Headache

• Itching Of Vagina Or Genital Area

• Chest Pain

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Shortness Of Breath

• Change In Taste

• Abdominal Pain

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is excreted mainly through urine and the effect lasts for a duration of approximately 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of Cefuroxime (the main constituent of medicine) can be observed within 2 to 3 hours after the oral dose, 15 to 60 minutes after an Intramuscular dose and 2 to 3 minutes after Intravenous dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Small amounts of medicine is excreted in human breast milk. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of adverse effects like diarrhea or thrush is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is unsafe to consume with alcohol. Patient must avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine cause side effects that affects the alertness and hence the driving ability of the patient.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients .with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients .with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nexito 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ecitel 5 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Rexipra 5 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Stalopam 5 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Depranex 5 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Cipralex 5 MG Tablet

  Lundbeck India Private Limited

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Nexito 5 MG Tablet is a selective inhibitor of serotonin (5-HT) re-uptake with high affinity for the primary binding site. It also binds to an allosteric site on the serotonin transporter, with a 1000 fold lower affinity.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Do not consume alcohol as it may the risk of side effects of this medicine like dizziness, drowsiness.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Ferricyanide test

  Inform the doctor if you are advised for this test when you are on it.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Cholera Vaccine

  Avoid cholera vaccine if the patient has received medicine within 14 days before vaccination. Usage of other antibiotics and vaccines should be reported to the doctor.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  The desired effect of contraceptive pills will not achieve if these medicines are used together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Amikacin

  You may experience nausea or vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to occur if you have a kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Furosemide

  You may experience nausea or vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to occur in the elderly population with preexisting kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Chloramphenicol

  The desired effect of it will not achieve if these medicines are used together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

• Interaction with Disease

  Colitis

  Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking it. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

  Liver Disease

  Use with caution if you have any liver disease or a family history of liver disease. Regular liver function tests are to be performed. Inform the doctor if you have any liver disease or if you develop any undesired effect.

  Seizure Disorders

  Use with caution if you have any seizure disorder or a family history of seizures. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made if you have a kidney disease. Discontinue if seizures are due to it. Start with appropriate Anticonvulsant medicine if it is clinically indicated.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Nexito 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication which has Escitalopram as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the levels of serotonin. This enhances mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders. It is used to treat conditions such as Generalized anxiety disorder and Depression.

• Ques : What is Nexito 5 mg tablet used for?

  Ans : It is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Generalized anxiety disorder and Depression. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Nexito Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Nexito 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Tablet which are as follows: Confusion, Convulsions, Decreased urine output, Fast heartbeat, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dry mouth, Excessive air or gas in stomach, Decreased appetite, and Joint pain. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Tablet.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal medicine?

  Ans : Nexito 5 MG Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : How does nexito take work?

  Ans : Nexito tablet is a medication which contains Escitalopram as an active ingredient in it. Escitalopram is an SSRIs(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It helps as increasing concentration in our brain which causes mood elevation.

• Ques : What will happen if you take nexto 5 mg tablets in excess?

  Ans : If the patient take nexito 5 mg tablets in excess, breathing problems may occur. Overdose should be avoided or else patient may face severe side effects such as low blood pressure, vomiting, nausea, insomnia, increased heart beat and drowsiness.

• Ques : Does nexito 5 mg help in treating OCD with only intrusive thoughts?

  Ans : Yes. nexito 5 mg acts as an antidepressant that helps in treating OCD with only intrusive thoughts.

• Ques : What precautions should you take while using nexito 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : It should be used with some precautions. It is important to take care of these precautions to avoid worsening conditions. Patients should not use medicine during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Patients suffering from heart problems, high cholesterol, depression, bleeding problems, migraines, heart attacks, liver diseases and kidney disorders should avoid using this medication.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of medicine?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. It is important to dispose unused medications and expired medications properly to avoid adverse effects.

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