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Steel 50mg Tablet
Product introduction
Steel 50mg Tablet may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (depression and irritability before menstrual period in women). It can be taken with or without food.
The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms.Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually.
Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well.
Doing so may make your condition worse or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, sleep disturbances, etc).To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day.
Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you have trouble sleeping. It may take a few weeks before you start feeling better. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement even after 4 weeks.
Some common side effects of Steel 50mg Tablet include nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, increased sweating, tremors, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), and diarrhea.
Sexual side effects like decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction may also be seen. Let your doctor know straight away if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma. These may affect your treatment.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors.
Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.
- Treatment of Depression
- Treatment of Post traumatic stress disorder
- Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Treatment of Panic disorder
- Treatment of Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Treatment of Anxiety
Usage of Steel 50mg Tablet
Side effects of Steel 50mg Tablet
- Delayed ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Tremors
- Diarrhea
- Increased sweating
- Loss of appetite
- Sleepiness
- Taste change
How to use Steel 50mg 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. Steel 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Functionality of Steel 50mg Tablet
Steel 50mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and anxiety.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
Steel 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
Steel 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
Steel 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
Steel 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Steel 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Steel 50mg Tablet is recommended.<BR>However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as you may be given a smaller dose initially and then increased slowly as required.
Liver
Steel 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Steel 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Steel 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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