Paxil
Paroxetine tablets for major depressive disorder and panic disorder. It stops the brain reabsorbing serotonin, leaving more to act.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Paroxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg · 30mg · 40mg
This listing uses Paxil as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Paxil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Paxil details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Panic Disorder · Social Anxiety Disorder · Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Alternative names
- paroxetine
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- premature ejaculation
- Contraindications
- MAO inhibitor therapy; thioridazine use; pimozide use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; sweating; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Pimozide; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe withdrawal syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Paroxetine tablets for major depressive disorder and panic disorder. It stops the brain reabsorbing serotonin, leaving more to act.
Mechanism of action
Blocks the synaptic reuptake of serotonin at presynaptic membrane sites, increasing central serotonin concentrations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Linked to fetal cardiovascular malformations. Do not use. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Paxil is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Paroxetine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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