Citalopram

Citalopram is an antidepressant and belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance called serotonin in the brain. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being.

Some side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, tiredness, drowsiness, blurred vision, sweating, and yawning may occur. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including tremor, changes in sexual ability, decreased interest in sex, fast and irregular heartbeat, easy bruising or bleeding, fainting, black stools, seizures, widened pupils or vision changes.

Do not start or stop taking Citalopram during pregnancy without consulting a doctor. Breast-feed while you are using this medicine can be harmful for the baby. It is not approved for use by anyone who is under 18 years of age or younger. Some medicines like socarboxazid, tranylcypromine, linezolid, rasagiline, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, selegiline, and others can inhibit the proper functioning of Citalopram It is not safe for you to use this medicine if you have the following conditions :

• bleeding or blood clotting disorder
• liver or kidney disease
• narrow-angle glaucoma
• seizures or epilepsy
• heart disease, a heart rhythm disorder, slow heartbeats, heart failure, or recent history of heart attack
• personal or family history of Long QT syndrome
• an electrolyte imbalance
• bipolar disorder
• a history of drug abuse or suicidal thoughts.

The usual Initial dose of Citalopram is 20 mg orally, once a day. Gradually the dose can increase in the following days but the maximum limit should be restricted to 60mg per day. Acute episodes of depression may require several months of sustained therapy. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose depending on your response to the medicine. Do not use this medication in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than prescribed.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Depression

  Citalopram is used in the treatment of depression which is a serious mood disorder characterized by feeling sad, irritable and devoid of energy.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Allergy

  Not recommended in the patients allergic to Citalopram or other antidepressants.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Dry Mouth

• Agitation

• Skin Rash

• Blurred Vision

• Diarrhoea

• Drowsiness

• Increased Sweating

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Tremor

• Decreased Interest In Sexual Intercourse

• Body Pain

• Headache

• Running Nose

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 6 hours. The antidepressant effect can be seen in 1 to 4 weeks.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. The risk of feeding difficulties, irritability, and respiratory problems is more in the third trimester. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is known to excreted in breastmilk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Close monitoring of behavioral changes like drowsiness or fussiness and body weight is necessary.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor if any symptoms of the overdose like dizziness, loss of consciousness appear.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

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• United States

• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Citalopram as ingredient

• Olarc 10 MG Tablet

  Sigmund Promedica

• Cita 20 MG Tablet

  Crescent Formulations Pvt. Ltd

• Lopram 10 MG Tablet

  Indswift Laboratories Ltd

• Celepra 20 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• C-Pram 20 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Vocita 10 MG Tablet

  Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Cipam S 20 MG Tablet

  Tas Med (India) Private Ltd.  

• Palocit 10 MG Tablet

  Triton Health Care Pvt Ltd

• Citalin 20 MG Tablet

  Linux Laboratories

• Citapad 20 MG Tablet

  Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

This medicine belongs to the class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin thus increasing its concentration in the brain and helps in reducing the symptoms.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Clarithromycin

  These medicines are recommended together due to increase in the risk of irregular heart rhythm. Inform the doctor if you are receiving any antibiotics. Close monitoring of symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness and heart palpitations is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on clinical condition.

  Ketoconazole

  These medicines are recommended together due to increase in the risk of irregular heart rhythm. Inform the doctor if you are receiving any antibiotics. Close monitoring of symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness and heart palpitations is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on clinical condition.

  sulfonylureas

  Citalopram may increase the effect of antidiabetic medicines like glimepiride, glipizide and may cause hypoglycemia. Close monitoring of symptoms like dizziness, headache, weakness is necessary. An alternate class of medicines or dose adjustments should be made based on the clinical condition.

  Diuretics

  Citalopram may increase the risk of blood sodium levels if coadministered with diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide. Inform the doctor if you may have symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness after taking these medicines. Consider regular monitoring of blood pressure and sodium level.

• Interaction with Disease

  Depression

  Use with caution in adults and pediatrics with depression as it may worsen the symptoms of depression. Close monitoring of these symptoms like changes in the behavior and suicidal thoughts is necessary. Discontinue the medicine if symptoms persist.

  Seizures

  This medicine may increase the seizures. It should be used with caution in the patients with the history of epilepsy and not recommended in the patients with unstable epilepsy.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

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