Pexep 10 Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Paroxetine (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Pexep 10 Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety-related conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Pexep 10 Tablet helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms.
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. Pexep 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Some common side effects of Pexep 10 Tablet include nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, increased sweating, dizziness, nervousness, tremors, insomnia, and constipation. Sexual side effects like decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction may also be seen.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pexep 10 Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Pexep 10 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
Pexep 10 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Interacting Medicines
Linezolid Moclobemide Rasagiline Reboxetine
How it works
Pexep 10 Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic disorder, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Quick Tips
It can take 2-3 weeks for Pexep 10 Tablet to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, and sleep disturbance. If your doctor asks you to stop Pexep 10 Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. 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. The addiction/dependence potential of Pexep 10 Tablet is very less.
