Aropax is an antidepressant medicine that has as active substance Paroxetine.
This oral medication is used to treat individuals with psychological disorders such as depression and OCD. Its effect is to increase the time of action of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter responsible for the sensations of pleasure and well-being.
Indications of Aropax
Depression; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Panic Syndrome.
Aropax price
The Aropax 20 mg box containing 20 tablets costs approximately 126 reais and the 20 mg carton containing 30 tablets costs approximately 179 reais.
Side effects of Aropax
Dry mouth; constipation; nausea; tiredness; weakness; insomnia; somnolence; dizziness; tremor; sweating.
Contraindications of Aropax
Pregnancy risk C; Women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Aropax
Oral use
Adults
- Depression : Begin treatment with 20 mg Aropax in a single dose in the morning. Adjust dose according to patient's clinical response, increasing by 10 mg per day at intervals of at least 7 days. The maintenance dose usually remains at 20 mg.
- Panic Syndrome : Start treatment with 10 mg Aropax in a single dose in the morning. Adjust dose according to patient's clinical response, increasing by 10 mg per day at intervals of at least 7 days. The maintenance dose usually remains at 40 mg.
