GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S

GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S belongs to a group of medications called ‘antianxiety medications' used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of intense, excessive and persistent worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.

GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S is a combination of two drugs: clonazepam and escitalopram oxalate. Clonazepam produces a calming effect by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells. Escitalopram oxalate increases the serotonin hormone levels that improve mood, behaviour, and cognition in patients with anxiety.

Take GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S as prescribed by the doctor. Sometimes, GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S may cause common side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, fatigue, sleeping problems, breathlessness, poor coordination of movements, stomach upset, decreased libido (low sexual desire), and memory problems. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have seizures, liver problems, sleep disorders, lung problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Do not consume alcohol as it can increase the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery unless you are alert.

GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S is a combination of two medicines: clonazepam and escitalopram oxalate. It is used to treat anxiety disorders. Clonazepam increases the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and produces a calming effect by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells. Escitalopram oxalate is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); it increases the serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving mood and behaviour.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Delayed ejaculation
• Decreased libido (low sexual desire)
• Memory problems

Do not take GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, antihypertensives, or antibiotics. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of seizures, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Patients with liver diseases, diabetes, heart disease, and bleeding disorders should use GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S with caution. Please do not stop taking GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S abruptly as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen anxiety.

Drug-Drug Interactions: GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S may interact with other antianxiety drugs, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (selegiline and moclobemide), opioids or strong pain killers, sedatives, anti-arrhythmic drugs, a medication used to treat heartburn (cimetidine) and antibiotics (rifampicin and linezolid).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects when taken along with GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S .

Drug-Disease Interactions: GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S should be used with caution in patients with seizures, schizophrenia, liver diseases, diabetes, heart diseases, sleep disorders and bleeding disorders.

• SELEGILINE
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• CIMETIDINE
• LINEZOLID
• RIFAMPICIN

• Attend therapy sessions regularly.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Try to stay active and exercise regularly.
• Take ample rest. Get enough sleep.
• Meditate regularly as it helps in easing anxiety.
• Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.
• Foods and drinks like salmon, chamomile, turmeric, dark chocolate, green tea, and yoghurt may help with anxiety.

• Your doctor may advise regular eye checkups as using GALOP PLUS 5MG TABLET 10'S may worsen the symptoms in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
• Consult your doctor immediately if there is any change in behaviour or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Anxiety: It is a feeling of fear, worry or uneasiness. It is usually a normal emotion. However, if a person experiences repeated episodes of anxiety that worsen over time or interfere with daily activities, the condition is called anxiety disorder. Symptoms include irritability, lack of concentration, nervousness, fatigue, rapid heartbeat and trembling.