Recita 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
IPCA LABORATORIES
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Citalopram(5.0 Mg) |
| Uses | major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | headaches, dry mouth, excessive sweating, lethargy, nausea, difficulty in maintaining sleep. |
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Medical Description
Uses
- Recita 5 mg Tablets are used,
- Treatment of major depressive disorder
- Treatment of anxiety disorders
- Treatment of panic disorders
- Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to escitalopram or the inactive components of this medicine.
- If you have glaucoma
- If you have uncontrolled diabetes
- If you have recently had a heart attack
- If you have low sodium in your body
- If you have fits or epilepsy
- If you have suicidal tendencies
- If you have bleeding disorders
Side effects
- Headaches
- Dry mouth
- Excessive sweating
- Lethargy
- Nausea
- Difficulty in maintaining sleep
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have blurred vision
- You have fits
- You have suicidal thoughts
- You experience spontaneous bleeding
- You conceive during the course of Recita 5 mg Tablet or are planning a pregnancy.
Directions for Use
- Swallow Recita 5 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it, as this may reduce its efficacy.
- Take Recita tablets before your meals at the same time each day for optimal pharmacological effects.
- Do not alter the dosage or frequency of Recita 5 mg Tab prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not stop taking Recita 5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Recita 5 mg Tabs may interact with the following medications; therefore, it is critical that you inform your consulting physician about any medications you are on :
- Can cause serotonin syndrome when co-administered with-
- Antidepressants such as phenelzine, rasagiline and selegiline
- Antibiotics such as linezolid
- Intravenous dyes such as methylene blue
- Medicines used to control motor tics like pimozide
- Medicines used to control migraine headaches like sumatriptan
- Blood thinners like aspirin and warfarin can increase the chances of spontaneous bleeding.
- Sedating antiallergens like chlorpheniramine or promethazine can cause excessive sedation.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid taking caffeine-containing food and beverages like chocolate, tea, coffee, and energy drinks with Recita 5 mg Tab, as they can neutralise its calming effects.
- There are no other specific food interactions of Recita 5 mg Tab. You can continue with your normal diet unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
- Abstain from drinking alcohol and smoking during the course of your treatment with Recita Tab.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:RECITA
Manufacturer Name:IPCA LABORATORIES
Address:<p>1. 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Recita 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.
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