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Szetalo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression. The alternative uses of Szetalo have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Szetalo depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Szetalo can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Szetalo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Szetalo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Szetalo related warnings talks about Szetalo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Szetalo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Szetalo have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Szetalo is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Szetalo 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Szetalo is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Szetalo safe for pregnant women?
Szetalo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Szetalo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Szetalo safe during breastfeeding?
Szetalo should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Szetalo on the Kidneys?
Szetalo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Szetalo on the Liver?
Side effects of Szetalo rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Szetalo on the Heart?
Szetalo is rarely harmful for the heart.
Szetalo 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 Szetalo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Szetalo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Szetalo.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Szetalo as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Szetalo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Szetalo can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Szetalo
Taking Szetalo with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Szetalo
Consuming Szetalo with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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
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
