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Nexito Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Anxiety, Mental Illness are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Nexito Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Nexito Plus have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Nexito Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nexito Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Nexito Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Nexito Plus related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Nexito Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Nexito Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nexito Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Nexito Plus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Nexito Plus safe for pregnant women?
Nexito Plus may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Nexito Plus, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Nexito Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Nexito Plus can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Nexito Plus on the Kidneys?
Nexito Plus rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nexito Plus on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Nexito Plus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Nexito Plus only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Nexito Plus on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Nexito Plus on the heart have been reported.
Nexito Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nexito Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nexito Plus habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Nexito Plus. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Nexito Plus as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Nexito Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Nexito Plus can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nexito Plus
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Nexito Plus, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nexito Plus
Taking Nexito Plus with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Nexito Plus works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
Ideally Nexito Plus can be taken with food or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.
Nexito Plus is a brand name of Clonazepam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used mainly for the treatment of seizures, epilepsy, and panic disorder. It is also used for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome and tardive dyskinesia.
No. Nexito Plus Should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Nexito Plus is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses these are drowsiness, dizziness, problems with coordination, and difficulty thinking. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 330-332
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
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