Praxo 20mg Tablet
KC Laboratories

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
95.38

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Depression Anxiety disorder Phobia

COMPOSITION:
Paroxetine (20mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Praxo 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Praxo 20mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Praxo 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Praxo 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Praxo 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Praxo 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Praxo 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Praxo 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Paroxetine   20mg

Uses of Praxo Tablet
Praxo 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to use Praxo Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Praxo 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Praxo Tablet works
Praxo 20mg Tablet 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 in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Praxo Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for Praxo to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Praxo, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Praxo, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Praxo is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Praxo available or sold over the counter?
No. Praxo is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Q. Is Praxo safe?
Yes. Praxo is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Praxo a narcotic/controlled/addictive substance?
No. Praxo is not a narcotic/controlled substance. However, it can cause addiction in some cases because of its effects on the brain

Q. Is Praxo the same as Xanax?
No. Praxo is an anti-depressant while Xanax (alprazolam) is a sedative/anti-epileptic drug

Q. Is Praxo a MAOI/benzodiazepine/anti-depressant?
Praxo is not a MAOI (mono-amino oxidase inhibitor) or a benzodiazepine. It is an anti-depressant

Q. Does Praxo cause headache, weight loss, memory loss, hair loss, high blood pressure?
Yes. Praxo may cause headache, weight loss, memory loss, hair loss or high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.