Paroxetine — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Paroxetine ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: SSRI Antidepressant. Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Paroxetine is a ssri antidepressant used in Pakistan for Major Depressive Disorder (depression — MDD), Panic Disorder, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Paroxetine?
Paroxetine is a ssri antidepressant used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Paroxetine under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 tablet). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Major Depressive Disorder (depression — MDD)
- Panic Disorder
- OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Social Anxiety Disorder (social phobia)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — take with food to reduce GI upset; do not stop abruptly
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Paroxetine brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Nausea
- Dry mouth — most anticholinergic SSRI
- Sedation / drowsiness — most sedating SSRI
- Constipation
- Sexual dysfunction (very common; anorgasmia, delayed ejaculation)
- Weight gain (significant long-term — more than other SSRIs)
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Serotonin syndrome — with MAO inhibitors or serotonergic drugs (agitation, high fever, tremor)
- QT prolongation / cardiac arrhythmia
- SIADH / hyponatraemia — especially in elderly
- Mania precipitation
Important warnings
- Do NOT stop abruptly — paroxetine has the WORST discontinuation syndrome among SSRIs (short half-life, no self-tapering); taper slowly under doctor supervision
- Pregnancy — Category D: avoid in first trimester (cardiac defects risk) and near term (neonatal adaptation syndrome)
- Suicidal ideation — especially in patients under 25 during first 4 weeks
- Do not combine with MAO inhibitors — FATAL serotonin syndrome; 14-day washout each way
- Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor — warns about drug interactions with many commonly used medicines
- Avoid alcohol — increases sedation
Drug class
SSRIs and AntidepressantsConditions treated
Paroxetine brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paroxetine used for in Pakistan?
Paroxetine is commonly used for Major Depressive Disorder (depression — MDD), Panic Disorder, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), Social Anxiety Disorder (social phobia), and other indications. It belongs to the ssri antidepressant drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Paroxetine?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — take with food to reduce GI upset; do not stop abruptly". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Paroxetine?
Common side effects include Nausea, Dry mouth — most anticholinergic SSRI, Sedation / drowsiness — most sedating SSRI, Constipation, Sexual dysfunction (very common; anorgasmia, delayed ejaculation), Weight gain (significant long-term — more than other SSRIs). Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Paroxetine and see a doctor?
Stop Paroxetine and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Serotonin syndrome — with MAO inhibitors or serotonergic drugs (agitation, high fever, tremor); QT prolongation / cardiac arrhythmia; SIADH / hyponatraemia — especially in elderly; Mania precipitation. These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Paroxetine available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Paroxetine are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Paroxetine is listed on PakVita: 1 tablet. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization