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What is Clonazepam?
• Clonazepam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Clonazepam affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause seizures.
• Clonazepam is used to treat seizures.
PA JA NEMAM SEIZURES!
PA JA NEMAM EPILEPSIJU!
What is clonazepam?
Clonazepam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Clonazepam affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause seizures or symptoms of panic disorder.
Clonazepam is used to treat seizures and panic disorder.
PA OVO JE NEVEROVATNO!
Clonazepam may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Evo ga drugi:
Cipralex (escitalopram)
It is thought that when depression occurs,
there may be a decreased amount of serotonin released from nerve cells in the brain.
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Main Use Active Ingredient Manufacturer
Depression Escitalopram oxalate. Lundbeck
How does it work?
Cipralex tablets and oral drops both contain the active ingredient escitalopram oxalate, which is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Antidepressant medicines act on nerve cells in the brain. In the brain there are numerous different chemical compounds called neurotransmitters. These act as chemical messengers between the nerve cells. Serotonin is one such neurotransmitter and has various functions that we know of.
When serotonin is released from nerve cells in the brain it acts to lighten mood. When it is reabsorbed into the nerve cells, it no longer has an effect on mood.
It is thought that when depression occurs, there may be a decreased amount of serotonin released from nerve cells in the brain.
SSRIs work by preventing serotonin from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells in the brain. This helps prolong the mood lightening effect of any released serotonin. In this way, escitalopram helps relieve depression, panic and fear.
It may take between two to four weeks for the benefits of this medicine to appear, so it is very important that you keep taking it, even if it doesn't seem to make much difference at first. If you feel your depression or anxiety has got worse, or if you have any distressing thoughts or feelings in these first few weeks, then you should talk to your doctor.
What is it used for?
Depressive illness.
Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
Fear of social situations (social phobia or social anxiety disorder).
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Warning!
Depression and other psychiatric illnesses are associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicide. You should be aware that this medicine may not start to make you feel better for at least two to four weeks. However, it is important that you keep taking it in order for it to work properly and for you to feel better. If you feel your depression or anxiety has got worse, or if you have any distressing thoughts, or feelings about suicide or harming yourself in these first few weeks, or indeed at any point during treatment or after stopping treatment, then it is very important to talk to your doctor.
Some people taking this medicine for panic or generalised anxiety disorder may find they experience increased anxiety at the beginning of treatment. This reaction usually disappears within two weeks during continued treatment, but if you are concerned you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you and you are sure it won't affect your performance.
It is recommended that you avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
SSRI antidepressants have been associated with the development of unpleasant or distressing restlessness and the need to move, often accompanied by an inability to sit or stand still. This is most likely to occur within the first few weeks of treatment. If you experience these symptoms you should consult your doctor.
Antidepressants may cause the amount of sodium in the blood to drop - a condition called hyponatraemia. This can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, muscle twitching or convulsions. Elderly people may be particularly susceptible to this effect. You should consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms while taking this medicine, so that your blood sodium level can be checked if necessary.
If you experience seizures (convulsions or fits) while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately, as you will need to stop treatment with this medicine. This also applies if you suffer from epilepsy and experience more seizures than normal after starting this medicine.
You should not suddenly stop taking this medicine, as this can cause withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, sleep disturbances (including intense dreams), nausea, headache, a feeling of weakness, pins and needles and anxiety. Withdrawal symptoms are temporary and are not due to addiction or dependence on the medicine. They can usually be avoided by stopping the medicine gradually, usually over a period of weeks or months, depending on your individual situation. Follow the instructions given by your doctor when it is time to stop treatment with this medicine. On very rare occasions some people have experienced withdrawal symptoms after accidentally missing a dose of this medicine.
Following a review of the safety and efficacy of SSRIs to treat depression in children under 18 years of age (unlicensed use), the Committee on Safety of Medicines (CSM) has concluded that the risks of escitalopram outweigh the benefits for treating depressive illness in this age group. If you are under 18 and taking escitalopram for depression you should consult your doctor for advice, but do not suddenly stop taking it as this can cause withdrawal symptoms. Escitalopram is not licensed and not recommended for any uses in children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
Use with caution in
Elderly people.
Young adults.
History of suicidal behaviour or thoughts.
History of mania or hypomania.
People also receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
People taking antipsychotic medicines.
Decreased liver function.
Decreased kidney function.
Diabetes.
Epilepsy.
Coronary heart disease.
History of bleeding disorders.
People taking medicine that affects blood clotting (eg anticoagulants such as warfarin).
Not to be used in
Children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
People who have taken a monoamine-oxidase inhibitor antidepressant (MAOI) in the last 14 days.
Manic episodes of manic depression (bipolar affective disorder).
Uncontrolled epilepsy.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
The safety of this medicine for use during pregnancy has not been established. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor, and only if the benefits to the mother outweigh any risks to the foetus. Symptoms that resemble side effects or withdrawal symptoms of SSRIs have been seen in new-born babies whose mothers took SSRIs in the third trimester. Seek medical advice from your doctor if you get pregnant or plan to have a baby while taking this medicine. If you get pregnant and decide to stop taking this medicine you should not do so suddenly - see the warning above about withdrawal symptoms. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
This medicine is expected to pass into breast milk. The manufacturer recommends that mothers who need to take this medicine should not breastfeed their infants. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Decreased appetite.
Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia).
Sleepiness (somnolence).
Dizziness.
Sexual problems.
Inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis).
Increased sweating.
Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea.
Fatigue.
Fever (pyrexia).
Alteration in taste.
Confusion.
Shaking, usually of the hands (tremor).
Visual disturbances.
Seizures.
Nervousness or anxiety.
Agitation.
Pain in the muscles and joints.
Rash or itching.
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