Uses of Harotin 20

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1. What is Harotin 20?

Harotin 20 contains the main ingredient paroxetine, which is an antidepressant in the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetin is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Therefore, the indications of the drug Harotin 20 include:
Depression Panic disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Obsessive neurotic syndrome Traumatic stress disorder In addition, the contraindications need to be noted of the drug. Harotin 20 includes:
Patients with hypersensitivity to paroxetine or any of its ingredients Patients taking MAO inhibitors Patients taking thioridazine

2. Dosage of the drug Harotin 20

Harotin 20 is usually taken as a tablet once a day in the morning with a meal. Patients need to swallow the tablet whole (do not chew, break, or crush) to get the best effect. Before stopping the drug, it is necessary to reduce the dose by 10 mg/week. Depending on the treatment goal, the dose of Harotin 20 drug will be different, namely:
Treatment of major depression, reactive depression, anxiety depression: 20 mg/day, gradually increasing each day. 10mg to 50mg/day Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment: 40 mg/day, it is recommended to start with 20 mg, increase weekly to 10 mg up to 60 mg/day Treatment of panic disorder 40 mg/day, should be started with 10 mg, increased weekly to 10 mg, up to a maximum of 50 mg/day. For patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment, a dose of 20 mg/day is required. Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder: initial dose is 20 mg/day and maintenance dose is 20-50 mg/day with or without food. food, usually in the morning Postmenopausal symptomatic treatment: treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause at a dose of 7.5 mg/day orally at bedtime. Harotin 20 starts at 20 mg/day, increments every 10 mg, up to a maximum dose of 40 mg/day Note: Harotin 20 is not recommended for use in children

3. Harotin 20 . side effects

In some patients when using Harotin 20 may experience side effects such as:
Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Sweating, drowsiness Muscle tremors, body weakness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction Dry mouth Dizziness, restlessness, hallucinations, hypomania Rash Elevated liver enzymes, hyponatremia

4. Be careful when using Harotin 20

Some general notes when using Harotin 20 include:
Caution when using Harotin 20 with patients with cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, history of obsessive-compulsive disorder Stop taking Harotin 20 patients with seizures. Convulsions Particular attention should be paid to patients receiving Harotin 20 with worsening mental status such as panic attacks, sleep problems, anxiety, irritability. Paroxetine should be used only after more than 2 weeks of discontinuing irreversible MAOIs or more than 24 hours of discontinuing reversible MAOIs Caution should be exercised when using Harotin 20 in patients with serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, or renal impairment. severe, liver failure and heart disease. Do not use Harotin 20 with children under 18 years of age and pregnant women Harotin 20 belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs whose main ingredient is paroxetine, commonly used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic syndrome, phobias Social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder. To ensure effective use and avoid side effects, patients need to use the drug exactly as directed by the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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