Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's

Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoria disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.

Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's contains ‘Paroxetine’, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders.

Take Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's as prescribed. You are advised to take Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and sexual disturbances. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision. Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's as it may make your symptoms or side-effects worse. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders. Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

Do not take Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14 days, or if you are taking antipsychotic medicines such as thioridazine or pimozide. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, diabetes, low sodium levels in blood, glaucoma, or are undergoing treatment for severe depression called electro-convulsive therapy. Do not take Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision. Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's as it may make your symptoms or side-effects worse.

• Close monitoring of patients taking Patix-25 CR Tablet 15's for suicidal behaviour is advised. Talk to your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself.