Stalopam 10 Tablet Information
Stalopam 10 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression. The alternative uses of Stalopam 10 Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Stalopam 10 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Stalopam 10 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Stalopam 10 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.
Stalopam 10 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Stalopam 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Stalopam 10 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Stalopam 10 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Stalopam 10 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Stalopam 10 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Stalopam 10 Tablet Benefits & Uses
Stalopam 10 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Panic Attack and Disorder
Stalopam 10 Tablet Dosage & How to Take
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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Stalopam 10 Tablet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Stalopam 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Stalopam can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Stalopam, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
Is the use of Stalopam 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Stalopam may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
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What is the effect of Stalopam 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Stalopam rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Stalopam 10 Tablet on the Liver?
Stalopam has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Stalopam 10 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Stalopam rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Stalopam 10 Tablet with Other Drugs
Stalopam 10 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Stalopam 10 Tablet Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stalopam 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Suicidal Tendency
- Bipolar Disorder
- Heart Disease
- Potassium Deficiency
- Calcium Deficiency
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Stalopam 10 Tablet
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Is this Stalopam 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Stalopam 10 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Stalopam 10 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Stalopam 10 Tablet only as per medical advice.
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Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Stalopam 10 Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Yes
Stalopam 10 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Stalopam 10 Tablet
Taking Stalopam 10 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Stalopam 10 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Stalopam 10 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Severe
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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