Pexep CR Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoria disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities. Pexep CR Tablet contains ‘Paroxetine’, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting serotonin’s reuptake, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders.
Take Pexep CR Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Pexep CR Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and sexual disturbances. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Do not take Pexep CR Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking Pexep CR Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Pexep CR Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision. Pexep CR Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Pexep CR Tablet as it may make your symptoms or side-effects worse. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Medicinal Benefits
Pexep CR Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Pexep CR Tablet is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. Pexep CR Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin’s reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders. Pexep CR Tablet has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.
Directions for Use
Take Pexep CR Tablet in the morning with food to prevent stomach upset.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet/capsule.Liquid: Take the prescribed dose/quantity using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the bottle well before use.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Pexep CR Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14 days, or if you are taking antipsychotic medicines such as thioridazine or pimozide. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, diabetes, low sodium levels in blood, glaucoma, or are undergoing treatment for severe depression called electro-convulsive therapy. Do not take Pexep CR Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking Pexep CR Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Pexep CR Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision. Pexep CR Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Pexep CR Tablet as it may make your symptoms or side-effects worse.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PEXEP TABLET PR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
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HOW PEXEP TABLET PR WORKS
Pexep CR 12.5 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.
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