Rexipra 20 mg (Escitalopram)

Product Description

What is Rexipra 20 mg?

Rexipra 20 mg is a prescription medication its active ingredient is “Escitalopram” which belongs to the class of drugs known as “Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)”. Escitalopram is a combination medication that is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and other ailments.

Rexipra 20 mg (Escitalopram) is an antidepressant that works by raising serotonin levels in the brain.

What is Escitalopram?

Escitalopram brand name Rexipra is a type of antidepressant called a “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)”. It is prescribed to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or panic attacks (changes in behavior).

What is Rexipra 20 mg (Escitalopram) used for?

Rexipra 20mg (Escitalopram) is an antidepressant tablet used to treat depression, major depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.

Escitalopram is suggested for both short-term and long-term treatment of serious depression in adults and teens between the ages of 23 and 30.

Rexipra 20 mg treats following mental health conditions:

Depression:

Depression is a mental health condition known as a mood disorder that affects a person’s daily existence. A person may experience symptoms such as sadness or loss, as well as mood shifts in sentiment.  Depression may be caused by a combination of life events, family history, personality, drug & alcohol use and changes in the brain.

Major Depressive Disorder

A “major depressive disorder” is a time of depression that lasts at least two weeks and is severe and long-lasting.

Types of Depression Classified as Depressive Disorders Include:

• Depressive disorder due to another medical condition
• Unspecified depressive disorder
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
• Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder
• Dysthymia
• Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by a lot of worry and anxiety (apprehensive expectation). It signs or symptoms include: Anger, muscle tightness, trouble sleeping, and feeling on edge, nervousness, or getting tired quickly.

Anxiety:

Anxiety is defined as a mood characterized by tension, anxious thoughts, and symptoms such as high blood pressure. It also includes panic disorder which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror. It is also effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety disorders, such as excessive worry, fear, and nervousness.

Panic Attacks:

Panic attacks also called panic disorder can occur due to several disorders including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, and depression.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):

Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition chronic, and long-lasting disorder which a person has uncontrollable and unwanted thoughts (“obsessions”) that cause you to perform repetitive behaviors (“compulsions”).

How Rexipra 20 mg (Escitalopram) Tablet work?

Rexipra 20mg tablet works in the brain by making more serotonin, a natural chemical that helps keep the mind in balance and people feel better, gives them more energy, and makes them less worried.

Escitalopram is the S-enantiomer of the racemic compound citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) mostly prescribed by doctors for the treatment of depression.

It also works on the overactive nerves in the brain are calmed down, which helps to keep the mood stable. After taking rexipra tablet has a relaxing effect and makes you sleepy.

How to take Rexipra 20mg Tablet?

• Rexipra 20 mg tablet can be taken with or without food in the morning or evening as advised by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole, do not chew, crush or break it.
• Take it at the same time every day to keep the body on the same medicine level.
• Do not take more or less than written on the label.
• Do not stop taking it all of a sudden because it could lead to withdrawal signs like anger, sweating, confusion, headache, mood changes, anxiety, tiredness, trouble sleeping, etc.

Escitalopram 20 mg Tablet Side Effects:

• Confusion
• Sleep issues
• Feeling anxious or agitated
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Painful urination
• Tiredness.
• Heartburn
• Insomnia
• Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm) in women
• Delayed ejaculation

Interactions of Escitalopram:

• Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food.
• Taking medicines together can cause bad side effects.
• Make sure to inform your doctor about all of the medications you are taking.
• Rexipra 10 mg (Escitalopram) may interact with multi-mineral or other herbal/Ayurveda supplements.
• If you are using any of the OTC medications inform your doctor before taking rexipra tablet.
• Consuming alcohol along with Escitalopram increases the risk of its side effects like drowsiness and is not recommended. It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Escitalopram tablets.

Disease Interaction:

If you have any following diseases do not take Rexipra tablet:

• Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
• Bleeding or blood clotting disorder
• Drug addiction or suicidal thoughts
• Liver or kidney disease
• Seizures
• Low levels of sodium in your blood
• Cardiovascular disorders like high blood pressure
• Chest pain (angina)
• Coronary artery disease

Rexipra rarely harms the kidneys.

Substitutes of Rexipra Tablet:

• Rexipra 10mg
• Nexito 20 mg
• Stalopam 20 mg

Storage:

Store Escitalopram 20 mg Rexipra tablet in a cool and dry place away from sunlight and also keep away from children and kids.

FAQS

How Long Does Escitalopram Take to Work?

Escitalopram 20mg tablet may take around four to six weeks for the show some benefits. But it will not be any improvement in the symptoms for the first week or for two weeks.

Is Escitalopram Safe for Anxiety?

Escitalopram is safe when doctors prescribed used to treat anxiety in people 12 years or older, including adults and children, and teens. It is also used to treat people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which is characterized by too much worry and stress that disrupts daily life and lasts for at least 6 months.

Is it Safe to Use Rexipra 20 Tablet When Pregnant?

During pregnancy, Rexipra may produce mild negative effects. If you have any negative side effects, inform your doctor and stop taking Rexipra immediately, and do not take it again without asking your doctor.

What is Effect on Rexipra 20mg?

If you have liver and kidney disease may be some mild effects on the heart from taking Rexipra. Most people will never notice anything happening to their hearts.

Does Rexipra Tablet Cause Hair Loss?

Some studies reveal that Rexipra Tablet can lead to hair loss. If you are experiencing severe hair loss, exercise carefully and consult a doctor.

Can I Take Rexipra 20 With Coffee?

No. Negative side effects have been found when Rexipra 20 is taken with coffee. But too much caffeine can make you feel anxious.

Is it better to take Rexipra 20 mg at Night or in the Morning?

Most people take Rexipra 20mg tablet once a day in the morning, but you should talk to a doctor to find out the right amount and how long you should take it.

Can Older Person Take a Rexipra 20mg?

Rexipra 20mg should be used carefully in people who are 65 years old or older. Your doctor may start the treatment with the lowest dose that is still helpful and then slowly raise the dose. Before you take tablet, you should talk to your doctor.

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