Estop 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Astraazin Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Salt Composition
Escitalopram Oxalate (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Estop 20mg Tablet is prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Estop 20mg Tablet helps recover from depression by improving mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and frequency will be decided by your doctor based on your symptoms. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly may worsen your condition or cause withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and sleep disturbances. Common side effects include nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, insomnia, decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and difficulties achieving orgasm in women. Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or are taking MAO inhibitors.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Estop 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Estop 20mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain, which improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and relieves symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Quick Tips
Take it in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. It has a lower chance of causing sexual dysfunction than other similar medications. The addiction or dependence potential of Estop 20mg Tablet is very low. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first. Some people can develop dizziness or drowsiness after taking this medicine. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
