Zavget 5mg Tablets

Product overview:

Product form: Tablets

Pack size: 14s

Manufactured by: GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD

Prescription: Yes

Product Details

Zavget 5mg Tablets contain Escitalopram Oxalate, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) designed to help balance certain chemicals in the brain known as amines. These chemicals play a crucial role in regulating mood, making Zavget an effective treatment for depression and other mood disorders. By restoring the balance of serotonin, Zavget helps improve emotional well-being and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Purposes

Zavget 5mg Tablets are primarily used for:

• Treatment of Depression: Provides relief from symptoms such as persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, and hopelessness.
• Management of Anxiety Disorders: Reduces excessive worry, nervousness, and panic attacks.
• Prevention of Recurrence: Helps prevent the return of depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with a history of these conditions.

Warnings

1. Seizures: Zavget should be discontinued immediately if a patient experiences seizures for the first time or if there is an increase in seizure frequency. SSRIs should be avoided in patients with unstable epilepsy, and those with controlled epilepsy should be closely monitored.
2. Mania/Hypomania: Use with caution in patients with a history of mania or hypomania. Zavget should be discontinued in any patient entering a manic phase.
3. Diabetes: Treatment with Zavget may affect blood sugar levels, leading to either hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Patients with diabetes may need to adjust their insulin or oral hypoglycemic dosage accordingly.

Adverse Effects

Common side effects of Zavget 5mg Tablets include:

• Appetite: Decreased or loss of appetite
• Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea
• Sleep: Insomnia, fatigue, drowsiness, yawning
• Other: Increased sweating, sexual disturbances (e.g., decreased sexual drive, problems with ejaculation or erection, difficulty achieving orgasm in women)

Drug Interactions

Zavget may interact with the following medications:

• Antipsychotics: Atypical antipsychotics, phenothiazines
• Antidepressants: Most tricyclic antidepressants, other SSRIs
• Pain Relievers: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), tramadol, sumatriptan, and other triptans
• Antiepileptics: Mefloquine, bupropion
• Other: Lithium, tryptophan, omeprazole, esomeprazole, fluvoxamine, lansoprazole, ticlopidine, flecainide, propafenone, metoprolol, risperidone, thioridazine, and haloperidol

Cautions

• Dosage and Administration: Take Zavget exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. A low starting dose is recommended for patients with panic disorder to minimize the likelihood of increased anxiety symptoms.
• Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor of all medications you are taking to avoid potential interactions.
• Medical History: Use with caution in patients with a history of seizures, mania, or diabetes.
• Storage: Store Zavget 5mg Tablets at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Always consult your physician before using Zavget if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The safety of Zavget during pregnancy and lactation has not been fully established, so it should be used only when clearly needed and prescribed by a healthcare provider.