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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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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

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

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
Critical

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ClonazepamSodium oxybate
Critical
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:
Co-administration of Dextromethorphan and Szetalo Plus Tablet may 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 there is a possible interaction between Dextromethorphan and Szetalo Plus Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Combining Furazolidone with Szetalo Plus Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Szetalo Plus Tablet and Furazolidone, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
EscitalopramEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Using Szetalo Plus Tablet together with enzalutamide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Enzalutamide and Szetalo Plus Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your 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:
Using Szetalo Plus Tablet together with Voriconazole can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Szetalo Plus Tablet and Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations (irregular heartbeat), consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Combining Halothane with Szetalo Plus Tablet can increase the risk of negative side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Szetalo Plus Tablet and Halothane, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - dizziness, an irregular heart rhythm, a heart condition, conduction abnormalities, severe or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath or heart palpitations - contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Combining Oxaliplatin with Szetalo Plus Tablet can increase the risk of QTc prolongation.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Oxaliplatin and Szetalo Plus Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking Duloxetine with Szetalo Plus Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Duloxetine with Szetalo Plus Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
When Pazopanib is taken with Szetalo Plus Tablet it can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pazopanib with Szetalo Plus Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Szetalo Plus Tablet:
Taking Szetalo Plus Tablet with Zolmitriptan can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Szetalo Plus Tablet and Zolmitriptan, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, sweating, shivering, blurred vision, muscle spasms, stiffness, trouble moving, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

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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