Melev 20 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Melev 20 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Melev 20 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Melev 20 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Melev 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Melev 20 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Melev 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Melev 20mg Tablet
Introduction
Melev 20 is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat depression and anxiety-related conditions like panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and...
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Uses of Melev 20
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder
Panic disorder
Anxiety
Side effects of Melev 20
Common
Delayed ejaculation
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Tremor
Confusion
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Erectile dysfunction
Fatigue
Increased sweating
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Loss of appetite
Nervousness
Sleepiness
How to use Melev 20
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melev 20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Melev 20 works
Melev 20 is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of post t...
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Quick Tips
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Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
If your doctor asks you to stop Pexep CR 12.5 Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Pexep CR 12.5 Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Pexep CR 12.5 Tablet is very less.
Renal impairment: Severe: 10 mg daily, increase to a max of 40 mg daily as necessary.
Contraindication
Use with or within 14 days of MAOIs; concurrent use with thioridazine or pimozide.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Epilepsy, glaucoma, history of mania, cardiac disease, DM, history of bleeding disorders, on drugs with increased risk of bleeding; renal and hepatic ...
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