Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used for the treatment of anxiety. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.
Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet helps to increase the level of a chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
It may be taken with or without food. However, it is better to take this at the same time each day. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it can result in serious withdrawal symptoms. Remember that your doctor will probably decrease the dose gradually to avoid such effects.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, low sexual desire, delayed ejaculation, tiredness, cold extremities, slow heart rate, Raynaud phenomenon, and nightmares. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may cause suicidal thoughts and can be dangerous for you.
Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet helps to increase the level of a chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
It may be taken with or without food. However, it is better to take this at the same time each day. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it can result in serious withdrawal symptoms. Remember that your doctor will probably decrease the dose gradually to avoid such effects.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, low sexual desire, delayed ejaculation, tiredness, cold extremities, slow heart rate, Raynaud phenomenon, and nightmares. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may cause suicidal thoughts and can be dangerous for you.
Uses of Duram Plus Tablet
Benefits of Duram Plus Tablet
In Anxiety
Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. It 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 it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing with your doctor.
Side effects of Duram 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 Duram Plus
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Low sexual desire
- Delayed ejaculation
- Tiredness
- Cold extremities
- Slow heart rate
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Nightmares
How to use Duram 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. Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Duram Plus Tablet works
Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Escitalopram Oxalate is a antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain. This improves mood, also relieves symptoms of panic, anxiety and depression. Propranolol is an antihypertensive medicine, however it also helps to relieve the symptoms of anxiety such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, and general tension. This is how Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet works to relieve anxiety.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Duram Plus 10mg/20mg Tablet is used for the treatment of anxiety.
- It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
- Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
- If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking this medicine.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
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Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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- O’Donnell JM, Bies RR, Shelton RC. Drug Therapy of Depression and Anxiety Disorders. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 267-277.
- DeBattista C. Antidepressant Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 509-530.
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Name: Daksh Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No. 249, Daksh House, Industrial Area Phase -II, Panchkula -134109 (Haryana) India
Country of origin: India
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