Petril Plus Tablet
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Petril Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders. It is a 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 on 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 mood changes, 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
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
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
- Low sexual desire
How to use Petril Plus Tablet
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. Petril Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Petril Plus Tablet works
Clonazepam and escitalopram have 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 a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that 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
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Petril Plus Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Petril Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Petril Plus Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Petril Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Use of Petril Plus Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Use of Petril Plus Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Petril Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Petril Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Petril Plus 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Petril Plus Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder.
- You may feel that Petril Plus Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take a 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.
- If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
- 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
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Petril Plus Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Petril Plus Tablet for?
Anxiety disor*
82%
Others
18%
*Anxiety disorder
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
46%
Average
41%
Poor
13%
What were the side-effects while using Petril Plus Tablet?
No Side Effec*
59%
Slurred speec*
5%
Sexual dysfun*
5%
Uncoordinated*
5%
Confusion
5%
*No Side Effect, Slurred speech, Sexual dysfunction, Uncoordinated body movements
How do you take Petril Plus Tablet?
With food
60%
With or witho*
33%
Empty stomach
7%
*With or without food
Please rate Petril Plus Tablet on price
Expensive
38%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
29%
FAQs
What is Petril Plus Tablet?
Petril Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and Escitalopram. This combination is used to treat anxiety disorders. Clonazepam works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Escitalopram works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps to improve mood.
Can the Petril Plus Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Petril Plus Tablet may make you feel drowsy or you may fall asleep suddenly during your routine activities like watching television, talking, eating or riding in a car. You might not feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medication affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such symptoms.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Petril Plus Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects and toxicity. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms that is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Can I stop taking Petril Plus Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, you should not stop taking Petril Plus Tablet even if you feel well. Continue taking your medicine as advised. Your doctor may lower your dose gradually if your symptoms are improving.
Any special instruction regarding storage and disposal of Petril Plus Tablet?
Keep Petril Plus Tablet in a container that is tightly closed and out of children's reach. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.
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