brand name : PARO 20

Generic name : Paroxetine

Basic Info

Use of Drug

Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic disorder
Social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder.

Category Of Drug

SSRI antidepressant

Side Effects

Most common - Weakness, sweating, nausea, decreased appetite, drowsiness, dizziness, sleeplessness, tremor, nervousness, ejaculatory disturbance, and other male genital disorders. 

Body as a whole- Headache. 

Heart - Palpitations and dilatation of blood vessels. 

Skin - Sweating and rash. 

Gastrointestinal - Nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, decreased appetite, flatulence and indigestion. 

Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and weakness. 

CNS - Anxiety, tingling, decreased sexual activity and confusion. 

Eye and ENT - Respiration problems, blurred vision and taste perversion. 

Genitourinary - Ejaculatory disturbances, urinary frequency, urination disorder and female genital disorders.

Drug Dose Information

Adult: 
PO Depression Initial: 20 mg/day. May increase if needed. Max: 50 mg/day.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
Initial: 20 mg/day. 
May increase if needed.
Maintenance: 40-60 mg/day. 

Panic disorder 
Initial: 10 mg. 
May increase if needed.
Maintenance: 40-60 mg/day. 

Social anxiety disorder 
Initial: 
20 mg/day. May increase if needed. Max: 50-60 mg/day. 

Anxiety; Posttraumatic stress disorder 
Initial: 20 mg/day. May increase if needed. Max: 50 mg/day. Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder As HCI: Extended release Initial: 12.5 mg once daily. May increase if needed.

Precautions

Epilepsy
Glaucoma
History of mania
Cardiac diseas
DM, history of bleeding disorders
On drugs with increased risk of bleeding; renal and hepatic impairment
Patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy; achlorhydria or high gastric pH

Brand Information

Brand Name	PARO 20
Contains	Paroxetine 20 mg
Manufacturer Name	DD Pharmaceuticals

Brand Specifications
	Unit	Quantity	Price	Type
1	10's	1 strip	150.0000	Tablet

How To Take

It available as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.

Storage

Store it at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and excess heat and moisture.

Contra Indications

Patients who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), pimozide, and hypersensitivity.

Levels/effects inhibited by cyproheptadine, phenytoin. Levels/effects increased by carbamazepine, cimetidine, CYP2D6 inhibitors Increases levels/effects of atomoxetine, carvedilol, clozapine, CYP2B6 substrates. Enhances bradycardic effect of beta-blockers. Enhances toxic effects of other CNS depressants.

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