Recita-10 Tablet
Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Escitalopram (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Recita 10 Tablet is a widely prescribed antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Recita 10 Tablet helps recover from depression by improving 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 based on the amount needed to control your symptoms. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor even if you feel well.
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. Recita 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Recita 10 Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Recita 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
Recita 10 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Interacting Medicines
Linezolid Moclobemide Rasagiline Reboxetine
How it works
Recita 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 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 Recita 10 Tablet is very less. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
