Stalopam 5 MG Tablet

Stalopam 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.

This medication 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.

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

• Allergy

• Nursing Mothers

• Diarrhoea

• Chills

• Headache

• Chest Pain

• Shortness Of Breath

• Change In Taste

• Abdominal Pain

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine 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 this medication (the main constituent of Stalopam 5 MG Tablet) 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?

  Sufficient data is not available for the use of this medicine in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Small amounts of this medication is excreted in human breast milk.

• 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 Stalopam 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Cipralex 5 MG Tablet

  Lundbeck India Private Limited

• Citofast 5 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Deplam-S 5 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• S-Citadep 5 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Newcita 5 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• 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.

This medication 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

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• 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 Stalopam 5 MG Tablet 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.

• Ques : What is Stalopam 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is an antidepressant which is used to treat depression and generalised anxiety disorder.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Stalopam 5 MG Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Stalopam 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Stalopam 5 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Stalopam 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Stalopam 5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Stalopam 5 MG Tablet 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 Stalopam 5 MG 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 Stalopam 5 MG Tablet.

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

  Ans : If the patient take Stalopam 5 MG Tablet 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 Stalopam 5 MG Tablet help in treating OCD with only intrusive thoughts?

  Ans : Yes. Stalopam 5 MG Tablet acts as an antidepressant that helps in treating OCD with only intrusive thoughts.

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