Paroxat 10 mg 30 Tablet

What is Paroxetine hydrochloride and what is used for :

• Paroxetine hydrochloride is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors”.
• It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain; a hormone which is naturally present in the brain and maybe linked to depression and anxiety when deficient.
• It is used for the treatment of adult patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders.

Possible side effects :

• Possible side effects include signs of an allergic reaction, like rash and itching, akathisia (feeling like you cannot sit or stand still), signs of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome, like, confusion, muscle stiffness, agitation, irritability, restlessness, sweating, fast heartbeat, feeling hot, shivering, shaking, hallucinations, sudden jerks of the muscles and loss of consciousness, signs of withdrawal effects, like, dizziness, pins and needles sensations, unsteadiness, electric shock and burning sensations (including in the head), sleep disturbances, anxiety, headaches, tinnitus (buzzing, whistling, ringing, hissing, ringing or other persistent noise in your ears), nausea, sweating, shakiness, agitation, feeling irritable or emotional, restlessness, confusion, palpitations, diarrhea and visual disturbances.

How to store Paroxetine Hydrochloride :

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets
• Store medication below 30°C
• Make sure to keep half tablets safely in the pack (if you are using half tablets).
• Do not use beyond the expiry date mentioned on the box
• Keep medication in its original pack to protect it from moisture and light
• Do not use damaged pills
• Do not dispose medication in the wastewater or household waste