- Manufacturer : Alteus Biogenics Pvt. Ltd.
- Composition : Paroxetine 12.5mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Estimated Price : ₹132.00 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet
Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Side effects of Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet are – Fatigue, Headache, Insomnia, Lethargy, Constipation, Diarrhea, Ejaculation Disorder, Nausea, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet
Do not use Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Paroxetine
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet works
Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet contains – Paroxetine
Paroxetine works by preventing the reuptake of one neurotransmitter, serotonin, by nerve cells after it has been released.
Dosage of Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet
The dosage of Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Paxonil 12.5mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Paxidep CR 12.5mg Tablet ( Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. )
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Peximer 12.5mg Tablet CR ( Meracus Pharmaceuticals )
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Depxet 12.5mg Tablet CR ( Birotis life science private Ltd. )
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Qxt 12.5mg Tablet CR ( Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd. )
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Patinex 12.5mg Tablet ( Linux Laboratories )
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Interaction
Drug :- antacids: Hastened release of C.R. paroxetine aspirin, NSAIDs, warfarin: Increased anticoagulant activity and risk of bleeding.
astemizole: Increased risk of arrhythmias.
atomoxetine, risperidone, other drugs metabolized by CYP2D6, such as amitriptyline, desipramine, fluoxetine, imipramine, phenothiazines, tamoxifen, type IC antiarrhythmics: Increased plasma levels of these drugs.
barbiturates, primidone: Decreased blood paroxetine level.
cimetidine: Possibly increased blood paroxetine level.
cisapride, isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, procarbazine: Possibly serotonin syndrome.
codeine, haloperidol, metoprolol, perphenazine, propranolol, risperidone, thioridazine: Decreased metabolism and increased effects of these drugs.
cyproheptadine: Decreased paroxetine effects.
dextromethorphan: Decreased dextromethorphan metabolism and increased risk of toxicity.
digoxin: Possibly decreased digoxin effects.
encainide, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine: Potentiated toxicity of these drugs.
fosamprenavir, ritonavir: Decreased plasma paroxetine level.
lithium: Possibly increased blood paroxetine level, increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
methadone: Decreased methadone metabolism, increased risk of adverse effects.
phenytoin: Possibly phenytoin toxicity.
pimozide: Increased risk of prolonged QT interval.
procyclidine: Increased blood procyclidine level and anticholinergic effects.
serotonergic drugs such as linezolid, St. John's wort, tramadol, triptans, and tryptophan: Increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
tamoxifen: Decreased tamoxifen effectiveness.
theophylline: Possibly increased blood theophylline level and risk of toxicity.
thioridazine: Increased thioridazine level, possibly leading to prolonged QT interval and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
tramadol: Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and seizures.
tricyclic antidepressants: Increased metabolism and blood antidepressant levels, increased risk of toxicity, including seizures.
