PAROXETINE 12.5MG

OPIATINE-12.5 is a brand name for Paroxetine 12.5 mg tablet manufactured by Sanify Healthcare Private Limited. OPIATINE-12.5 or PAROXETINE 12.5mg belongs to an antidepressant of the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It’s used to treat various conditions, including  major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder,

Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical in the brain that helps to maintain the balance, the paroxetine helps to increase the level of serotonin. It helps in reducing anxiety, enhancing mood and other symptoms that are related with the psychiatric condition.

Uses of PAROXETINE 12.5mg

• MDD ( Major Depressive Disorder) : it helps in improving mood, sleep schedule, and appetite.
• GAD ( Generalized Anxiety Disorder ) It helps in reducing the worry,,  tension, and restlessness
• Panic disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress   
• Dosage and  administration
• The dosage must be based on the requirements of the patients
• Typically, it is taken once a day .
• Initially the treatment must start from the lowest effective dose and be adjusted as needed

Safety and  precautions

• Persons suffering from seizures or  bipolar disorder must avoid it or use it cautiously  in the proper guidance of a doctors
• Regular monitoring is advised during the initial phase.

Working of Paroxetine

Serotonin is a chemical secreted in the brain that  is involved in the regulation of mood sleep emotion and appetite , a person falls into depression if the level of serotonin reduces in the brain.

Its mechanism of paroxetine

When serotonin is released in the brain, paroxetine blocks the reuptake of it by blocking the  blood vessels and helps in the storage to serotonin in the brain

by keeping serotonin active and available in the brain , paroxetine helps to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and restore emotional balance.

The OPIATINE follows a controlled release formula which means the medicine is released time to time to maintain the balance throughout the day.

Thus helping in

• Maintaining a steady level of the drug in the body
• Reducing side effects
• Only one dose is required per day for better convenience and compliance

Side effects of PAROXXETINE are

• Nausea
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Sweating
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
• Tremors or shakiness
• Weight gain or weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Yawning frequently
• Mild headache

Storage and instruction

• Must be stored below 25 °C
• Must be stored in a dry place
• Should be kept away from sunlight
• Keep out of children’s reach.