Citalin 20mg Strip Of 10 Tabletss
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Citalopram(20.0 Mg) |
| Uses | clinical depression, anxiety, panic disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, excessive sweating, nausea, sexual dysfunction |
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Medical Description
Citalin 20 mg Tab belongs to a group of medicines known as anxiolytics. It contains escitalopram oxalate as its active ingredient. It is used to treat clinical depression, social anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and sleep problems.
Depression and anxiety disorders present themselves as constant, deep, strong feelings of worry, fear, and indecisiveness in daily activities.
Escitalopram acts by regulating the serotonin levels in the body, thus alleviating the mood and improving behavior.
Citalin 20 mg Tab is an oral tablet to be taken with or without food. It is important to take the dose every day at the same time.
Citalin 20 mg Tab is not prescribed for patients under 12 years. It can treat clinical depression and anxiety in children and teenagers aged 12 to 17 years.
Citalin 20 mg Tab has a risk of developing withdrawal syndrome if stopped abruptly; therefore, consultation with the physician is a must to taper the dose.
Uses
- Uses of Citalin 20 mg Tab:
- Clinical depression
- Social anxiety disorder
- Panic attacks
- Sleep disorders
Contraindications
- Citalin 20 mg Tab should not be given/given with caution:
- If you have a known allergy to escitalopram
- If you have Kidney issues
- If you have liver disease
- If you suffer from Heart ailments
- If you suffer from Sleep disorders
- If you have Diabetes
- If you have Bleeding disorders
- In patients below the age of 18 years
Side effects
- Citalin 20 mg Tab can cause side effects like
- Decreased urination
- Convulsions
- Rapid heart rate
- Fatigue
- Sexual dysfunctions like delayed ejaculation and decreased female libido
Precautions and Warnings
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Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- Talk to your doctor if you experience any allergy after taking Citalin 20 mg Tab like rashes, hives, or swelling on the face
- If you want to increase/decrease the dose of the medication
- If the side-effects are too severe, disrupt your everyday life and do not seem to go away with time
- If you want to stop taking Citalin 20 mg Tab .
- Any other medical issues arise after taking Citalin 20 mg Tab.
Directions for Use
- Citalin 20 mg Tab is taken orally with water with/without food and should be taken as prescribed by your doctor after evaluating your condition. Do not chew or crush the tablet in powder form
- Care should be taken to take the medication at the same time every day
- Do not change the dose without consultation with your physician. Do not stop Citalin 20 mg Tab abruptly without consulting your physician. You may experience withdrawal symptoms like vomiting, dizziness, confusion, and sleep problems if you suddenly stop Citalin 20 mg Tab
- It is advised to always check for the expiry date before starting the medication
- Do not share Citalin 20 mg Tab with anyone you know who has any depression/ anxiety issues. Medical consultation is a must for this medication.
Storage and disposal
Citalin 20 mg Tab is a box containing a strip of 10 tablets. It should always be stored at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. It should be kept away from children and pets at home. Care should be taken to avoid potential misuse.
The disposal of any unused Citalin 20 mg Tab should always be along with other medical waste. Any unused medication should not be drained away in sinks or washrooms. Do not throw away unused Citalin 20 mg Tab and other household waste.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Citalin 20 mg Tab can be accidental or taking extra medication to make up for missed doses. Overdose of Citalin 20 mg Tab can cause drowsiness, confused thinking, loss of consciousness, low heart rate, and it may lead to coma if not appropriately managed.
Citalin 20 mg Tab overdose may cause Serotonin syndrome due to excess accumulation of serotonin in the body. It may be endangering to life if not medically treated on time.
Any known cases of overdose with Citalin 20 mg Tab should be immediately reported to the emergency department of your nearest healthcare provider.
Missed a Dose
Citalin 20 mg Tab has to be taken every day at around the same time. If you miss a dose of Citalin 20 mg Tab, you can take the missed dose as soon as you realize that you have missed the dose.
If the next scheduled dose is only a few hours away, it is advised not to take the missed dose and directly take the next scheduled dose and then continue as usual.
Do not double your dose without consulting your physician. Inform your physician about any missed dose/doses.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Citalin 20 mg Tab contains escitalopram oxalate as its active ingredient:
Escitalopram acts by regulating the serotonin levels in the body, thus alleviating the mood and improving behavior. Serotonin is the ‘happy hormone’ of the body. It helps in reducing anxious and depressive feelings. Thus, Citalin 20 mg Tab elevates mood and helps enhance social behavior.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Citalin 20 mg Tab should be given with caution in patients taking the following medications:
- Dose adjustment will be required when there is an increase/ decrease of Citalin 20 mg Tab levels.
- Antidepressants like (selegiline, isocarboxazid, moclobemide) may worsen the risk of serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome causes shivering, muscle stiffness, and fever due to too much accumulation of serotonin in the body
- Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and anticoagulants like warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding episodes
- Meperidine (an opioid painkiller) -increases serotonin levels
- Lithium - increases serotonin metabolism causing irregular heartbeat, which can be life-threatening if not treated on time
- Tryptophan (amino acid required for the production of proteins) - can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome
- Painkillers like tramadol carry the risk of developing serotonin syndrome
- Linezolid (antibiotic) can cause life-threatening serotonin syndrome
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:CITALIN
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Citalin 20 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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- Rosa, T. F. da, Machado, C. de S., Serafin, M. B., Bottega, A., Coelho, S. S., Foletto, V. S., Rampelotto, R. F., Lorenzoni, V. V., Mainardi, A., & Hörner, R. (2021). Repurposing of escitalopram oxalate and clonazepam in combination with ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for treatment of multidrug-resistant microorganisms and evaluation of the cleavage capacity of plasmid DNA. Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 67(8), 599–612.
- Lexapro (escitalopram) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, etc. (2021, September 27). Http://Reference.Medscape.Com.
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