Introduction Cipralex® is an antidepressant containing the active ingredient escitalopram. It is one of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and, by increasing serotonin levels in the central nervous system, has a stimulating and anxiety-reducing effect. In addition to its use in the treatment of severe depression, it is also prescribed for various anxiety disorders. … Cipralex
Interactions After Cipralex® is taken in tablet form, the active ingredient is metabolized in the liver and then distributed throughout the body. In the process, interactions with numerous other drugs may occur. Under no circumstances should Cipralex® be combined with MAO inhibitors (including moclobemide, selegiline, tranylcypromine). There is a risk of very serious and sometimes … Interactions | Cipralex
Product description Cipramil® is a drug containing the active ingredient citalopram in the form of citalopram hydrobromide. Other excipients are also incorporated into this product. The active ingredient is the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) citalopram. In addition to Cipramil®, the active ingredient Cipramil® is also found in the following products: Citadura Citalich Citalon Citalopram ratiopharm … Cipramil
Use during pregnancy There is evidence that citalopram, which is the active ingredient in the product Cipramil® , just like other drugs from the group of SSRIs, can influence the development of the unborn child. For example, it has been observed that premature births and breathing problems of the newborn are more common. However, since … Use during pregnancy | Cipramil
Note The topic panic attack belongs to our topic family “AnxietyAnxiety Disorder”. You can find general information on this topic at Fear Synonyms anxiety, panic disorder, panic Definition A panic attack is the sudden occurrence of a physical and mental alarm reaction of unclear cause, usually lasting only a few minutes, without appropriate external cause. … Panic Attacks
Therapy The so-called behavioral therapy has proven to be a psychotherapeutic method for the treatment of panic disorder. The central approach of the therapy must be to break the vicious circle. For example, typical symptoms of panic disorder such as shortness of breath can be provoked by controlled physical exertion or increased rapid breathing. Here, … Therapy | Panic Attacks
Introduction In the vernacular, claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces. However, this definition is not complete. Also for the so-called agoraphobia is used as a synonym claustrophobia. Here the patient is afraid of situations in which he is defenselessly exposed to embarrassing symptoms or helpless circumstances. The psychiatric background for both anxiety disorders is … Agoraphobia and claustrophobia
Symptoms Claustrophobia: Claustrophobia describes the fear of narrow or closed spaces. It is a so-called specific phobia in which the anxiety is limited to one object or situation. The narrow spaces, such as elevators, trigger a more or less oppressive, tense feeling in the patient. If the person concerned gets into the situation, even physical … Symptoms | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia
Therapy The therapeutic measures depend on the form of claustrophobia and on the individual experience of anxious situations. The aim of a therapy should be to minimize the patient’s suffering and to get rid of the avoidance behaviour. Thereby, both a treatment without medication and a pharmacological (medicinal) therapy strategy can be used. The combination … Therapy | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia
Course and prognosis In the absence of treatment, anxiety disorders, especially agoraphobia, have a poor prognosis. The untreated course is characterized by avoidance behavior and constant social withdrawal. The anxiety states become chronic and the patient suffers increasingly severe mental agony. However, if a suitable therapy is found as early as possible, the chances for … Course and prognosis | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia
Panic disorder A panic disorder is defined by the repeated occurrence of panic attacks. These can occur in the context of other psychiatric disorders or diseases, but can also manifest as a general panic disorder. Panic attacks are characterized by a sudden onset of massive anxiety. This can increase even further to an individual peak. … Panic disorder | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia
