Cita S 10mg Tablets

• As per CDSCO, the Cita S tablet is used for the treatment of:
• Symptoms associated with major depressive disorders (persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in life)
• Panic disorder (type of a mood disorder), with or without agoraphobia (fear of open and crowded places)
• Anxiety disorder

• Do not take Cita S tablets or use caution:
• If you have an allergic reaction to any of the components of the Cita S tablet.
• If you have a history of alcohol or substance abuse, mental health disorder, depression, etc.
• If you are pregnant, planning for a pregnancy, or currently nursing.
• If you are already using certain anti-anxiety medicines or sedatives; these can interfere with Cita S tablets and cause adverse reactions.
• If you need to drive; it can cause slow reflexes, impairing your driving ability.
• If you have acute angle glaucoma (an eye condition with increased fluid pressure).
• If you have liver disease.
• If you have a seizure disorder and are on antiepileptic (anti-seizure) medication.

• Side effects of Cita S tablets include:
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Stomach issues
• Slow heart rate
• Memory problems
• Uncoordinated movements

Other General Warnings

• You experience persistent side effects.
• You are an older adult over 65; this medicine can cause increased side effects due to slow metabolism in this age group.
• You are a child under 18; there are not enough studies on this medicine’s safety in children.
• You have respiratory disease.
• You need to do a task that requires concentration; this medicine can affect focus and cause drowsiness.
• You use Ayurvedic or herbal medicines and vitamins or supplements; some of them can interact with Cita S tablets.

• Take Cita S tablets in the exact dosage and at the same time every day.
• Do not increase the dosage, even if you cannot notice any effects.
• Take the Cita S tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Try not to break or chew Cita S tablets.
• Take Cita S tablets before or after meals.
• Please do not use it along with other medicines without informing your doctor.
• Do not abruptly stop taking Cita S tablets; this can lead to adverse withdrawal effects.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Using other antidepressants, anti-anxiety and mood disorder medications such as linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline, etc., with Cita S tablets can increase serotonin levels and cause severe reactions.
• Using medication that causes drowsiness (like antihistamines, cold and cough medicines, opiates/narcotic pain relievers, and muscle relaxants) with Cita S tablets can cause extreme drowsiness.
• Antiepileptic medicines for seizure disorders can interfere with and exaggerate the side effects of Cita S tablets.
• Using other antidepressants like sertraline and fluoxetine with Cita S tablets can cause severe reactions like vomiting, dizziness, etc.
• Using Cita S tablets in persons with bleeding issues or those who take aspirin and blood thinners such as warfarin can raise the risk of abnormal bleeding.

Interactions with food items

• Try to avoid grapefruit and its juice, as this fruit can worsen the side effects of Cita S tablets.
• It’s better to avoid products with caffeine, as well as chocolates and desserts. Excess caffeine can increase serotonin levels and cause serotonin toxicity with severe side effects.