Escigress 5Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Citalopram(5.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Sleepiness & Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Increased sweating, Loss of libido, loss of orgasm, Reduced appetite, Fatigue, Muscle pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, Tremors, Dizziness, Impairment of memory |
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Medical Description
Uses
- Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Contraindications
- It is contraindicated in patients with known citalopram, clonazepam or benzodiazepine hypersensitivity or known allergies to any components in this medication.
- This medication should not be used in patients with abnormal heart rhythms.
- Citalopram should not be used to treat children and adolescents below 18.
- It is contraindicated in patients with significant liver and kidney dysfunction.
- It is contraindicated in patients with angle-closure glaucoma.
Side effects
- Sleepiness & Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Increased sweating
- Loss of libido,
- Loss of orgasm
- Reduced appetite
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Nausea,
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea,
- Abdominal pain
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Impairment of memory
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are on any other medications you are taking. This tablet interacts with many other medications that use the same metabolic enzymes.
- You witness any mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
Directions for Use
- This medication should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
- It is recommended to take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time every day, for optimal pharmacological effects of this medication.
- Swallow this medication entirely.
- Don't crush, chew or break this tablet.
- It's recommended to finish the full course of this medication as prescribed by your treating doctor. It may take about two weeks for the maximum efficacy of this medicine to manifest.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- This drug should not be used concomitantly or within two weeks of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like Selegiline, Rasagiline, etc. It may cause serotonin syndrome, which is potentially life-threatening.
- The use of this medicine with thioridazine, pimozide, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors, including linezolid or methylene blue, is also contraindicated.
- Patients who are taking other medications that increase serotonin levels should receive education regarding the risks.
- It should not be mixed with medicines that cause the arrest of bleeding, such as aspirin, NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, and other anti-coagulants or other medicines that cause decreased platelet activity. This may lead to bruising, nose bleeds, or internal bleeding.
- It is contraindicated with medications that cause changes in heart rhythms.
- Inform your doctor about your current medications at the time of prescription of Escigress.
Interactions with food items
- This medication doesn’t have any known interaction with food items.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:ESCIGRESS
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Escigress 5 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:
- 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:
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