TabletDuram Plus 10mg/20mg 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 e…
About this Medicine
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.
How it 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.
Key Facts
Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
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