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Esopam 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression. Other than this, Esopam 20 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Esopam 20 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Esopam 20 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Esopam 20 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Esopam 20 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Esopam 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Esopam 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Esopam 20 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Esopam 20 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Esopam 20 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Esopam 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Esopam 20 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Esopam 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Esopam may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Esopam again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Esopam 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Esopam may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Esopam should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Esopam 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Esopam rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esopam 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Esopam is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Esopam 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Esopam has very mild side effects on the heart.
Esopam 20 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esopam 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esopam 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Esopam 20 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Esopam 20 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Esopam 20 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Esopam 20 Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esopam 20 Tablet
You can take Esopam 20 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esopam 20 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Esopam 20 Tablet can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522