Escigress 20Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
LA RENON HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Uses | Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Sedation, Dry mouth, Increased sweating, Loss of libido, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness |
| Salt Content | Citalopram(20.0 Mg) |
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Medical Description
Uses
- As per the CDSCO Escigress 20 mg Tablet is used in,
- Treatment of depression
- Treatment of anxiety
- Treatment of panic disorder
Contraindications
- It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to citalopram or any of the ingredients of Escigress.
- Its use is to be avoided in patients with heart disease resulting in abnormal heart rhythms.
- It is contraindicated in patients with serious liver and kidney disease.
- Escigress hsould not be prescribed to people with angle closure glaucoma (a condition that causes visual changes due to increased pressure in the eyes)
- Escigress should not be used to treat children and adolescents below 18.
Side effects
- Excessive drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Increased sweating
- Sexual dysfunction
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Bodyache
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are on any other medications you are taking. Escigress interacts with many other medications that use the same metabolic enzymes.
- You witness any mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
Directions for Use
- Take the medicine as prescribed by a doctor. Do not change the dose of the tablet.
- The tablet should be taken at the same time everyday for best results.
- Swallow Escigress as a whole with a glass of water.
- Don't crush, chew or break Escigress.
Storage and disposal
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Escigress should not be used along with or within two weeks of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid etc. Any other medications that result in higher levels of serotonin should also be avoided such as linezolid and pimozide. Their concomitant use with escigress can result in serotonin syndrome, a potentially fatal condition.
- It should not be mixed with blood thinners such as aspirin, NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, etc. This may increase the chances of active bleeding causing bruising or nose bleeds.
- Escigress should not be prescribed with other medications that cause changes in heart rhythm.
Interactions with food items
- Escigress does not have any known interaction with food items.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
References:
- Sharbaf Shoar N, Fariba KA, Padhy RK. Citalopram. [Updated 2021 Dec 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from:
- Citalopram 10 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 20 February 2022]. Available from:
- Celexa Label
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:ESCIGRESS
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Escigress 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.
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