Prolexa Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Prolexa Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Prolexa Tablet? (Prolexa Tablet kya hai)

Prolexa Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating various mental health conditions. Its active ingredient, Escitalopram Oxalate, belongs to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs. This medication works by regulating serotonin levels in the brain, which helps manage symptoms associated with mood disorders and anxiety. It's important to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Major depressive disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Individuals with major depressive disorder
• People suffering from generalized anxiety disorder
• Patients diagnosed with social anxiety disorder
• Those experiencing panic attacks

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If you are allergic to Escitalopram or Citalopram
• If you have taken MAO inhibitors within the last 14 days
• If you are taking Pimozide

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• As prescribed

• Weight-based dose

• Recommended limit se zyada na len

• Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• Once daily (roz ek dafa)

• Same time (har din aik hi waqt)

• Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)

• With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• Morning (subah)

• Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

• Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Don't use Prolexa Tablet if you are allergic to Escitalopram or Citalopram
• Avoid if you have taken MAO inhibitors within the last 14 days

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
• Direct sunlight se door rakhein
• Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Nausea, Headache, Dry mouth

• Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• MAO inhibitors
• Pimozide

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe stomach pain
• Chest pain
• Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Prolexa Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Yeh medicine doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder aur panic disorder ki symptoms manage karti hai.

Q: Prolexa Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact dose ko pack label aur doctor se poochna behtar hai.

Q: Pakistan mein Prolexa Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Prolexa Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Prolexa Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-08-21 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

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