Rexipra 5 mg

Rexipra 5 mg: Understanding Its Use

It is a medication that contains the active ingredient escitalopram, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat various conditions, including:

What Is Rexipra 5mg Used For?

Depression:

It is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and adolescents aged 12–17 years.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):

It is used to treat GAD in adults.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD):

Rexipra 5 mg is used to treat SAD in adults.

Panic Disorder:

It is used to treat panic disorder in adults.

How Does Rexipra 5mg Work?

It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps to improve mood and reduce anxiety.

 Side Effects

• Nausea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Insomnia

Serious side effects of Rexipra 5 mg include:

• Allergic reactions
• Seizures
• Serotonin syndrome
• Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

How To Take It

It should be taken orally, with or without food. The recommended dose is 5-20 mg per day, taken once daily in the morning or evening.

Precautions

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

It should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as it may harm the fetus or baby.

Children and adolescents:

It should not be taken by children and adolescents under the age of 12, as its safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group.

Driving and operating machinery:

Rexipra 5 mg may impair the ability to drive or operate machinery, especially in the first few days of treatment.

Interactions

Other medications:

It may interact with other medications, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and blood thinners.

Alcohol:

It may interact with alcohol, and its use should be avoided or minimized.

Storage

It should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.