Uses of Patchell

Patchell is a psychotropic drug with antidepressant effects, containing the active ingredient Paroxetin (20mg content). Medicines are used as directed by a qualified doctor/pharmacist. Therefore, patients should not arbitrarily buy drugs without a doctor's/pharmacist's prescription.

1. What does Patchell do?

Patchell is used in the following cases:
Depression; Panic disorder; Anxiety disorders ; Obsessive neurosis syndrome; Psychological disorders due to stress.

2. Dosage, how to use Patchell

How to use:
Take the whole tablet of Patchell with a full glass of water, the drug is not affected by food. It is best to use it in the morning. Reference dose of Patchel:
Depression: Take 20mg/time/day, gradually increasing to 50mg/day until the patient responds well to Patchell; Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Initial dose is 20mg/time/day, gradually increasing weekly to 10mg to 60mg/day. Then maintain 40mg/day; Panic Disorder: Initial dose is 10 mg/day, gradually increased weekly to 10 mg, up to a maximum of 50 mg/day. When stopping the drug, it is necessary to gradually reduce the dose; Severe renal and hepatic impairment, the average dose is 20mg/day; Post-traumatic stress disorder: Initial dose: 20mg/time/day then maintenance: 20-50mg/time/day; Elderly: The starting dose is 20mg/time/day, increasing gradually every week by 10mg, the maximum dose is 40mg/day.

3. Contraindications of the drug Patchell

Patchell is not used in the following cases:
In case the patient is sensitive to the ingredients in the drug Patchell; Do not administer to patients taking MAO inhibitors.

4. Patchell interaction with other drugs

Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking or have recently taken and your previous medical history because there may be interactions with Paroxetine, especially:
Atomoxetine, Cimetidine, Metoprolol, Procyclidine; Tryptophan drug; Anticoagulants: Warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven,...; Heart arrhythmia drugs; Medicines for HIV or AIDS; narcotic pain relievers Fentanyl, Tramadol; Medicines to treat mental disorders - such as Lithium, other antidepressants or antipsychotics; Migraine Sumatriptan, Rizatriptan, Zolmitriptan,... Carbamazepine, Phenytoin. Patchell is used 2 weeks after the end of treatment with MAOIs and vice versa.

5. Side effects of the drug Patchell

During the course of taking the drug, you may experience the following side effects:
Common side effects: Nausea, drowsiness, sweating, muscle tremors, weakness, dry mouth, insomnia, impaired sexual function sex. dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, hallucinations, hypomania; Uncommon side effects: Extrapyramidal reactions; Rare side effects: Increased liver enzymes, hyponatremia; Tell your doctor if other serious signs: Anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, restlessness, etc. occur while taking this medicine to avoid dangerous consequences. In short, Patchell is an antidepressant. To ensure that the drug is safe, correct, and in the correct dose, the patient must use it according to the doctor's prescription.

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