Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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Salt Combination: Clonazepam (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg)
Brand: Henry Pharmaceuticals
Uses: Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Description

Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder
It is the combination medicine that calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells
It also works by increasing the level of a chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood
Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food
However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, vomiting, memory impairment, depression, and confusion
It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness
So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person
To prevent weight gain, you can eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly
On the other hand, weight loss can be prevented by increasing food portions in your diet
It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry
It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive
Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well
Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Etcoo Plus 0.5mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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