Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Consern Pharma Limited
Salt Composition
Paroxetine (12.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR is an antidepressant from the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group, used to treat depression and anxiety-related conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder.
Dosage Form
Tablet SR
Introduction
Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR helps many people recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food, and the dose and frequency will be decided by your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well, as this may worsen your condition or cause withdrawal symptoms. Common side effects include nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, increased sweating, dizziness, nervousness, tremors, insomnia, and constipation. Sexual side effects may also occur. Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it. Other medicines, especially other antidepressants and MAO inhibitors, may affect its efficacy.
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. Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR 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 Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR 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 Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Xepar 12.5mg Tablet SR is very less.
