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. Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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

Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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

Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Use of Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

If you miss a dose of Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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.

What is Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?::: Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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 Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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 Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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 Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?::: No, you should not stop taking Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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 Alopram 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?::: Keep Alopram 0.5mg/10mg 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.

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.

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