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Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Szetalo Plus Tablet

Szetalo Plus Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antianxiety medications used to treat 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. Anxiety symptoms include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.

Szetalo Plus Tablet is a combination of two drugs: clonazepam and escitalopram. Clonazepam produces a calming effect by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells. Escitalopram increases the serotonin hormone levels that improve mood, behaviour, and cognition in patients with anxiety.

Szetalo Plus Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Common side-effects of Szetalo Plus Tablet are 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 Szetalo Plus Tablet 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. Szetalo Plus Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery unless you are alert.

Uses of Szetalo Plus Tablet

Anxiety disorder

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Szetalo Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: clonazepam and escitalopram. 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 is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); it increases the serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving mood and behaviour.

Storage

Keep Szetalo Plus Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Szetalo Plus Tablet
  • Change positions or take a break from activity to relieve symptoms.
  • Avoid postures that put a lot of pressure on just one area of the body.
  • If you have vitamin deficiency, take supplements or change your diet.
  • Exercise regularly like cycling, walking or swimming.
  • Avoid sitting with your legs crossed.
  • Clench and unclench your fists and wiggle your toes.
  • Massage the affected area.
  • Keep regular sleeping hours.
  • Don’t consume nicotine, caffeine, or alcohol in the hours leading up to bed.
  • Practice relaxation exercises before bedtime.
  • Regular physical activity can promote deeper and better sleep. However, avoid intense exercise within 2-3 hours of bedtime, as it can disrupt your sleep.
  • If nightmares continue, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be a helpful treatment option. Your doctor may recommend CBT to address underlying issues and provide coping strategies to manage nightmares.
  • Avoid triggers like alcohol, caffeine, and energy drinks.
  • Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps maintain heart health.
  • Follow a nutritious and balanced diet.
  • Consume more protein-rich foods and healthy fats like beans, avocados, cheese, nuts and lean meats to minimize appetite.
  • Prefer foods high in fiber to help feel full for a long time.
  • If you have decreased appetite, eat only when you are hungry.
  • Eat several small meals or snacks all day.
  • Try to take only small sips of fluids while eating.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes which are suitable for your activity.
  • Include the diet containing fruits like watermelon, grapes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of water stay hydrated.
  • Avoid moving more and staying in hot sun.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Szetalo Plus Tablet if you are allergic to any 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 the Szetalo Plus Tablet with caution. Please do not stop taking Szetalo Plus Tablet abruptly, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Szetalo Plus Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen anxiety.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClonazepamSodium oxybate
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ClonazepamSodium oxybate
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How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet with Sodium oxybate can enhance the sedative effects on the central nervous system.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet and Tramadol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, numbness and tingling of extremities, or hypersensitivity to light and noise, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet together with alfuzosin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Szetalo Plus Tablet and alfuzosin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet and posaconazole together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Posaconazole and Szetalo Plus Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
The combined use of Szetalo Plus Tablet and Hydroxychloroquine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Szetalo Plus Tablet and Hydroxychloroquine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking buprenorphine with Szetalo Plus Tablet increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of buprenorphine and Szetalo Plus Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking Lithium together with Szetalo Plus Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet with Lithium together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking primaquine and Szetalo Plus Tablet together can increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine and Szetalo Plus Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Sertraline and Szetalo Plus Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Szetalo Plus Tablet and Sertraline together can cause an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Coadministration of Szetalo Plus Tablet and Desvenlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body and may affect the brain or nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Szetalo Plus Tablet and desvenlafaxine, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet with Methylene blue can increase the effects of serotonin(a chemical produced in the brain) in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet with Methylene blue together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucinations, seizures, and increased heart rate. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Side Effects of Szetalo Plus Tablet

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

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

ANXIOLYTICS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Szetalo Plus Tablet decreases the activity in the brain producing a calming effect. It improves mood, behavior and cognition in patients with anxiety.

Long-term use of Szetalo Plus Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts in some cases. So, use Szetalo Plus Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any behavioural changes during the use of Szetalo Plus Tablet .

Szetalo Plus Tablet can affect mood or behaviour. However, you should not take this medication without a doctor’s advice.

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry or uneasiness. Symptoms include irritability, lack of concentration, fatigue, trembling and rapid heartbeat. If you experience repeated episodes of anxiety, consult a doctor immediately.

Szetalo Plus Tablet may cause a decrease in sexual desire (libido) in men and women. Men can also experience erectile dysfunction. Consult a doctor if you experience any change in sexual desire after taking Szetalo Plus Tablet .

Szetalo Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking Szetalo Plus Tablet .

Yes, Szetalo Plus Tablet may cause hair loss in few people, if you experience excessive hair loss please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SELEGILINE
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • LINEZOLID

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise regular eye checkups as using Szetalo Plus Tablet 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety: Anxiety 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.

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Alcohol

Caution

Do not take alcohol as it can increase the risk of side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Szetalo Plus Tablet may show toxic effects on the fetus. So, it is not recommended for use in women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Szetalo Plus Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while taking this medication.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as Szetalo Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Szetalo Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. Dose adjustments may be required in such cases.

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Kidney

Caution

Szetalo Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney failure.

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Children

Caution

Szetalo Plus Tablet should not be used in children unless prescribed by a child specialist.

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