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Losita 5mg Tablet 10pcs

Generic: Escitalopram

Type: Tablet

Pack Size: 10 Pcs

Losita is indicated in the 

  • Treatment of major depressive episodes.
  • Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
  • Treatment of social anxiety disorder (social phobia).
  • Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
  • Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder

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✅ Description:

Escitalopram Oxalate is used to treat:

  • Depression
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Losita 5mg Tablet contains Escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps to improve mood and reduce anxiety.

  • Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel sleepy or dizzy.
  • Do not stop taking the medication abruptly to avoid withdrawal symptoms like mood changes, irritability, dizziness, numbness in hands or feet, and sleep disturbances.
  • Inform your doctor of any changes in behavior.
  • Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking and any pre-existing medical conditions.
  • Take Losita 5mg Tablet with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor.
  • The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on your condition.
  • Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and gradually increase it.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor.
  • Losita 5mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. 

Safety Advices


Alcohol
UNSAFE

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Losita 5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, confusion, blurred vision, sweating, muscle stiffness, light-headedness, etc. 


Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Losita 5mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your fetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. 


Breastfeeding
CAUTION

Losita 5mg Tablet passes into breastmilk and may cause side effects in your baby. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding.


Driving
UNSAFE

Losita 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.


Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Losita 5mg Tablet should be used cautiously in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment Losita 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.


Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Losita 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losita 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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✔️ Uses of Losita 5mg Tablet
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Panic disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
✔️ How does Losita 5mg Tablet work?

Losita 5 is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

✔️ Side Effects of Losita 5mg Tablet
  • Gastrointestinal effects: Nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
  • Central nervous system effects: Anxiety, headache, insomnia, dizziness, tremor, drowsiness.
  • Other effects: Dry mouth, sweating, sexual dysfunction, weight changes, hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., rash, urticaria).
✔️ Quick Suggestions:
  1. Take Losita 5 Tablets with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed.
  2. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.
  3. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
✔️ Indication of Losita 5mg Tablet

Escitalopram is indicated for

Major depressive disorder, Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Anxiety disorder

✔️ Pharmacology

Losita contains Escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that increases the amount of serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood and reduce anxiety.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Losita 5mg Tablet
  • Major depressive episodes: Start with 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg daily based on patient response.
  • Panic disorder: Start with 5 mg once daily for the first week, then increase to 10 mg daily. The dose may be further increased to a maximum of 20 mg daily based on response.
  • Social anxiety disorder: Start with 10 mg once daily, which may be adjusted between 5 mg and 20 mg based on patient response.
  • Generalized anxiety disorder: Start with 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg daily based on response.
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Start with 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg daily based on response.

Losita should be taken once daily, either in the morning or evening, with or without food.

✔️ Interaction

Disease Interactions

Seizure Disorders:

  • Losita 5mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of seizures, as it may increase the risk of triggering seizures.

Impaired Kidney Function:

  • If you have kidney problems, use Losita 5mg Tablet cautiously. Close monitoring of kidney functions is necessary to prevent potential worsening of your condition.

Impaired Liver Function:

  • Use Losita 5mg Tablet with caution if you have liver problems. The medication is metabolized in the liver, and impaired liver function can lead to its accumulation, causing unwanted side effects. Regular liver function tests are recommended during treatment.
✔️ Contraindications
  • Known hypersensitivity to Escitalopram or Citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients.
  • Concomitant use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or pimozide.
✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

When treating a pregnant woman with Escitalopram during the third trimester, the physician should carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of treatment. It is excreted in human breast milk. The decision whether to continue or discontinue either nursing or Escitalopram therapy should take into account the risk of citalopram exposure for the infant and the benefits of Escitalopram treatment for the mother.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings
  • Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, poorly controlled seizures, a history of mania, cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, angle-closure glaucoma, and hepatic or renal impairment.
  • Be cautious with concomitant use of drugs that increase bleeding risk.
  • Gradual dose reduction is recommended to minimize discontinuation symptoms.
  • Special consideration is needed when treating pregnant or breastfeeding women.
✔️ Storage Conditions:

Store Losita below 30°C, protected from light and moisture, and keep out of the reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, tremor, agitation, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, tachycardia, QT interval prolongation, and electrolyte imbalances. Management involves supportive measures such as maintaining airway, ensuring adequate oxygenation, and possibly gastric lavage and activated charcoal. Monitoring of cardiac and vital signs is recommended.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you rememberIf it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Do not take Losita 5mg Tablet if you are: Allergic to Escitalopram or any other ingredients of the tablet Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or pimozide
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