Firsito (5 mg) TabletGeneric : Escitalopram | ₹ 30.00
5mg
10 Tablets |
Oral- DepressionObsessive compulsive disorder(persistent obsessions or compulsions), AnxietyPanic disorder(significant behavioral change)- Adult: 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily. Elderly: Half the adult dose. Liver impairment: Dosage adjustments may be required.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite, taste disturbances.
Central Nervous System: Sleeplessness, fatigue, drowsiness, unusual excitement, confusion.
Heart: Fast or irregular heartbeat, postural hypotension.
Genitourinary: Impotence, ejaculation disorder.
Eye and ENT: Inflammation of the Para nasal sinuses, seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating).
Miscellaneous: Increased sweating, weight gain, fever, and severe muscle stiffness.
It comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.
Concomitant use with or within 2 weeks of MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) withdrawal along with pimozide, hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medication.
It may increase risk of suicidal thoughts or action in children, teenagers, and young adults. So closely watch patients who are taking this medication.
Escitalopram and a medicine called citalopram have the same active ingredient. Do not take Escitalopram if you are also taking citalopram.
Use this medication with caution in elderly; children, pregnancy and breast feeding patients.
♦Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: restlessness, diarrhea, fast heart beat, incoordination, nausea, vomiting. If it is so consult with your healthcare provider.
Do not stop the medication suddenly; withdraw gradually.
Oral: Store at 25°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.
A: Firsito (5 mg) belongs to the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Firsito (5 mg) is approved by the FDA to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents as well as generalized anxiety disorder in adults(1✔ ✔Trusted Source
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A: Firsito (5 mg) is usually taken once a day, with or without food, in the morning or evening. Take it around the same time every day(1✔ ✔Trusted Source
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A: Mood changes, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, agitation, aggression, mania, confusion, tiredness, headache, sweating, and tingling sensations are some of the symptoms of Firsito (5 mg) discontinuation syndrome(2✔ ✔Trusted Source
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A: Firsito (5 mg) is the preferred SSRI in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)(3✔ ✔Trusted Source
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A: It may take up to four weeks for you to notice the full effects of Firsito (5 mg). Even if you are feeling well, continue to take Firsito (5 mg). Do not discontinue Firsito (5 mg) without first consulting your doctor(1✔ ✔Trusted Source
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