Petril Plus Tablet

Petril Plus Tablet

Prescription Required

Manufacturer
Micro Labs Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION
Clonazepam (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (10mg)

Storage
Store below 30°C

Introduction

Petril Plus 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.

Petril Plus 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 this medicine 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.

Uses of Petril Plus Tablet
Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Benefits of Petril Plus Tablet

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Petril Plus 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. Petril Plus 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.

Side effects of Petril Plus Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Petril Plus

Delayed ejaculation
Confusion
Vomiting
Memory impairment
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Diarrhea
Uncoordinated body movements

How Petril Plus Tablet works

Petril Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and escitalopram, which has anxiety-lowering and mood-enhancing effects. 

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which increases the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Escitalopram is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Petril Plus Tablet.

Driving
UNSAFE
Petril Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Liver
CAUTION
Petril Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Petril Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick tips

1. Petril Plus Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder.
2. You may feel that Petril Plus Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take few weeks before you feel the full benefit. It is important that you continue to take it, even if it takes a little while for your condition to improve.
3. If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
4. You might experience low sexual desire after taking Petril Plus Tablet, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
5. Petril Plus Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder.
6. You may feel that Petril Plus Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take few weeks before you feel the full benefit. It is important that you continue to take it, even if it takes a little while for your condition to improve.
7. If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
8. You might experience low sexual desire after taking Petril Plus Tablet, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
Yes

Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

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