Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Ryon Pharma
Salt Composition
Clonazepam (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder by calming the brain and improving mood.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder. It works by calming the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and increasing the level of a chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood. This medicine can be taken with or without food, but it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level in the body. It has habit-forming potential, so it is important to take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Common side effects include delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, vomiting, memory impairment, depression, and confusion. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so avoid driving or doing anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts. Take caution if you have liver disease and inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Directions for Use
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. Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Delayed ejaculation Low sexual desire Vomiting Memory impairment Depression Confusion Dizziness Sleepiness
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. Consult your doctor.
How it works
Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work by calming the brain and improving mood.
Quick Tips
Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder. It may take a few weeks before you feel the full benefit. Continue taking it even if it takes a while for your condition to improve. Inform your doctor if you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas. You might experience low sexual desire after taking Ecitom LS 0.5mg/5mg Tablet. Talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
