Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

Composition of Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet contains Paroxetine (25mg). It belongs to the Antidepressant class of medicines.

Uses of Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

Treatment of Major Depression Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder Treatment of Panic disorder

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Major Depression Pexep CR 25 Tablet helps improve symptoms of major depression by lifting mood
• restoring interest in daily activities
• and reducing feelings of sadness or hopelessness. It supports better emotional balance over time
• which can enhance overall functioning and quality of life. In Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder In obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Pexep CR 25 Tablet helps reduce the intensity and frequency of persistent thoughts and the urge to perform repetitive actions. This makes it easier for individuals to manage daily tasks and experience relief from the distress caused by these symptoms. In Treatment of Panic disorder Pexep CR 25 Tablet helps people with panic disorder by reducing the number and severity of panic attacks. It also helps ease the constant worry about having another attack. This helps the individuals to feel more in control and comfortable in situations they may have previously avoided. Show More

How Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet works

Pexep CR 25 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 and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Pexep CR 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Pexep CR 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause fits, dangerous heart rhythm disturbance and coma, and is particularly dangerous with the older tricyclic medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Pexep CR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

These medicines take two to four weeks to begin working, and longer for the full effect. Stopping at two weeks because nothing has changed is the commonest mistake. Never stop suddenly. Abrupt withdrawal causes dizziness, electric-shock sensations, irritability and flu-like symptoms — your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Tell your doctor or go to hospital immediately if thoughts of harming yourself appear or worsen, particularly in the first weeks or after a dose change, and especially in anyone under twenty-five. Seek urgent care for agitation with fever, shivering, a racing heart, muscle twitching or confusion, particularly if more than one medicine affecting serotonin is being taken. Side effects are usually worst in the first fortnight and then settle.

Do not take Pexep CR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be combined with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or started within the gap your doctor specifies after one.

Interactions with other medicines

Tramadol, triptans for migraine, linezolid, St John's wort and other antidepressants can together raise serotonin dangerously. Anti-inflammatory painkillers and blood thinners increase the bleeding risk when combined with this group.

How to store Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Pexep CR 25 mg Tablet

It can take 2-3 weeks for Pexep CR 25 Tablet 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 Pexep CR 25 Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Pexep CR 25 Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Pexep CR 25 Tablet is very less.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antidepressant

Chemical class:

Phenylpiperidines