Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet

Welcome to the information page for Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet, brought to you by Godetia Healthcare. This product contains the active ingredient Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Sertraline (50mg) and is indicated for Depression. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

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Salt Combination: Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Sertraline (50mg)
Brand: Godetia Healthcare
Uses: Depression

Description

Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression
It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells
It also increases the levels of some chemical messengers in the brain and improves mood
Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet is taken with or without food
However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the body
Take Recam 0.5mg/50mg 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 this may cause nausea, stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, sleep disturbance and anxiety.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, memory impairment, and low sexual desire
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 healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly
On the other hand, weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you increase the food portions
It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may 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: Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Recam 0.5mg/50mg 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: Recam 0.5mg/50mg 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 Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet

In Depression Recam 0.5mg/50mg Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain
It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level
It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness
You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Recam 0.5mg/50mg 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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