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Zolavil Plus Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ESCITALOPRAM-10MG + ETIZOLAM-0.5MG

Uses:

Depression, Mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Medicinal Benefits:

Zolavil Plus Tablet compromises of two medicines, namely: Escitalopram and Etizolam. Escitalopram comes into the category of medications known as 'selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs', and works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Etizolam comes into the category of 'benzodiazepine (BDZ)', which works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, Zolavil Plus Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. Both, in combination, provide overcoming depression.

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Zolavil Plus Tablet compromises of two medicines, namely: Escitalopram and Etizolam. Escitalopram comes into the category of medications known as "selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs", and works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Etizolam comes into the category of "benzodiazepine (BDZ)", which works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, Zolavil Plus Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

$nme does not affect any contraception, including emergency pills or combined pill.

It takes about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better. It is advised not to stop this medicine without consulting your doctor as may lead to unpleasant side-effects.

Zolavil Plus Tablet is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to Zolavil Plus Tablet , has epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes,  sexual disorders, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, bleeding or clotting disorders,  or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors (such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline), or problems with alcohol or other prescription drugs. It should not be given to a person having a low heart rate along with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, pregnant women, trying to get pregnant, breastfeeding, having eye problems such as glaucoma. In diabetics, it can cause difficulty in keeping stable blood sugar levels.

Certain side-effects of Zolavil Plus Tablet can be dealt with simple tips such as if you experience dry mouth, you can chew sugar-free gum or take sugar-free sweets. If you are sweating a lot while taking Zolavil Plus Tablet , wear loose clothing, and use a strong antiperspirant. If you cannot sleep after taking Zolavil Plus Tablet , prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking Zolavil Plus Tablet , avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking Zolavil Plus Tablet , sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side-effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.

Taking Zolavil Plus Tablet in more than the recommended dose can cause unpleasant side-effects such as dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, vomiting, changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.

Initially, Zolavil Plus Tablet can make you feel less hungry, which can make you lose weight. After some days, you might gain weight as your appetite returns. If you experience too much weight loss or gain, please consult your doctor.

Zolavil Plus Tablet should be taken as per the advice of your doctor. Once you start feeling better, you might have to continue it for several months to prevent returning symptoms. Your doctor will advise you on how much time you need to continue Zolavil Plus Tablet depending upon your symptoms' type and severity.

Zolavil Plus Tablet should be preferably taken in the morning as taking it at night can keep you awake till late. It is better to take it at a fixed time.

In case you miss a dose of Zolavil Plus Tablet , do not take a double dose of Zolavil Plus Tablet . If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take Zolavil Plus Tablet at the same time the next day, which were you taking earlier. If you remember the missed dose the next day, leave the skipped dose, and continue with the next dose.

Yes, it is essential to inform your doctor if you plan to get pregnant and are taking Zolavil Plus Tablet . It is not advised to take this medicine in pregnancy as it might pose a risk to the unborn baby. However, please consult your doctor before you stop taking Zolavil Plus Tablet as the sudden stoppage of this medicine can lead to unpleasant side-effects.

Zolavil Plus Tablet may make you feel dizzy or drowsy, so consuming marijuana (cannabis) will worsen these side effects.