Recita Plus Tablet 10
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Description
Recita Plus Tablet manages depression and panic disorders. With citalopram and clonazepam as active ingredients, Recita Plus works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the br
ain that maintains mental balance. Depression is a severe mental health condition that affects day to day life of a person. A visible change in action, mood and behaviour can be noticed. There can be multiple causes for depression. Recita Plus Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The duration and dose of taking the tablet vary depending on your condition and age. You must consult your doctor before starting treatment with a tablet and get complete information on potential Recita Plus Tablet side effects and benefits.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹27.74 |
| You Save | ₹10.26 (27% on MRP) |
| Contains | Citalopram(10.0 Mg)+Clonazepam(0.25 Mg) |
| Uses | Depression, Panic disorder |
| Side effects | Headache, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive sweating |
| Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY AND ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses
- Treatment of depression
- Management of symptoms of panic disorders (sudden, unexpected fear) include fear of open spaces or crowds.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to citalopram, or clonazepam or any one of the components of this tablet.
- If you are born with or suffering from a heart problem that may cause an irregular heartbeat.
- If you are taking medicine, that may result in an irregular heartbeat.
- If it has not been two weeks since you stopped taking medicines categorised under Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) (a type of medicine used to manage depression).
- If you are taking medicines such as pimozide for mental illness.
Side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness or changes in sleep pattern
- Excessive sweating and dry mouth
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Recita Plus Tablets during pregnancy?
A:
No, Recita Plus Tablet is not safe to be taken during pregnancy as it is known to cause problems in the newborn. However, consult your doctor before starting this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take a Recita Plus Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
While breastfeeding, avoid taking Recita Plus Tablets as it is found to be excreted in breast milk and cause abnormalities in the newborn. If you notice that your child is sleeping more than regular days, facing difficulties in breathing, or sucking, immediately consult your doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken the Recita Plus Tablet?
A:
No, it is not safe to drive when taking a Recita Plus Tablet. Recita Plus Tablets may cause reduction of mental and physical abilities required while driving a car. It may induce drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loss of memory, and inability to think and judge. It is thus not recommended to drive a car when under this medication.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Recita Plus Tablet?
A:
No, alcohol must be avoided with Recita Plus Tablets as it causes all the side effects of an overdose which can be fatal.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are suffering from liver, kidney, or heart diseases.
- You are suffering from epilepsy or any history of fits or seizures.
- You are suffering from problems in your eye, such as glaucoma (increased pressure in your eyes leading to eye pain and headache).
- You have developed diabetes.
- You are suffering or have suffered from bleeding disorders or taking any medicine that may make your blood thin.
- You are taking a diet with low sodium content or taking medicine to manage high blood pressure.
- You recently suffered from a heart attack.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Recita Plus Tablet contains citalopram and clonazepam as active ingredients. These are known to increase the activity of Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a natural chemical messenger in the brain. These natural chemicals are responsible for balancing the mood and feelings in an individual along with improvement in their sleep and digestion.
Citalopram, an active ingredient in the Recita Plus Tablet, increases the level of serotonin in the body, lightens the mood and maintains a mental balance....
Directions for Use
- Recita Plus Tablet must be taken as per the doctor’s prescription.
- You can take a Recita Plus Tablet with or without food.
- Make sure to swallow the Recita Plus Tablet as a whole and do not chew, crush or break it.
- Recita Plus Tablet must be taken at the same time as per prescription.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines to treat severe pain (tramadol) - causes serotonin syndrome characterised by muscle spasms, shivering, sweating, and confusion.
- Medicines that lower the chances of bleeding (warfarin) - causes opposite effects and toxicity of warfarin.
- Medicines for migraine (sumatriptan, almotriptan, metoprolol) - causes an increase in the chances of its side effects.
- Medicines to manage high blood pressure (diltiazem), antibiotics (erythromycin), acidity medicines (omeprazole, cimetidine) - causes an increase in the severity of heart problems.
- Medicines used for the management of fits or epilepsy (phenytoin, carbamazepine) - causes toxicity of the Recita Plus Tablets.
- Medicines to treat fungal infections (ketoconazole) - makes the Recita Plus Tablet ineffective.
- Any other medicines for the treatment of depression (buprenorphine); Medicines for Parkinson’s disease such as procyclidine - suppresses the brain activity abnormally to even cause coma.
- Painkillers such as ibuprofen and aspirin - increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) (a type of medicine that is used to manage depression), such as moclobemide or linezolid.
Interactions with food items
- St. John’s Wort (herbal medicine for depression) can produce adverse effects and toxicity of the medicine.
- Tryptophan containing dietary supplements (milk, cheese, oats) increases side effects.
Storage and disposal
Recita Plus Tablet must be stored in a dry place, away from sunlight, at room temperature. It must be disposed of in a way that it is out of reach of children and cannot be consumed by pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Recita Plus Tablet, when taken more than the required dose, can be fatal and cause drowsiness and coma.
Recita Plus Tablet, when taken more than the required dosage, may result in common to serious side effects like nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), sweating, uncontrolled shaking of a part of the body, fast breathing, fast and irregular heartbeat, and dark coloured urine.
Recita Plus Tablet, when taken more accidentally, rush out to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
Recita Plus Tablets are generally prescribed to be taken once daily with food at night before bedtime. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember within the dose duration. If the duration of taking the missed dose is over, take the next dose. Taking double doses may lead to overdose....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I give Recita Plus Tablets to children?
A: No. Recita Plus Tablets are not meant to be given to children and adolescents below 18 as they may develop side effects such as being aggressive, hostile, and agitated.
Q: I have been taking Recita Plus Tablets for a week now but do not see much improvement in my condition. Should I stop taking it?
A: No, avoid stopping Recita Plus Tablets suddenly; without consulting your doctor may cause symptoms of withdrawal like mood changes, depression, anxiety, headache, disturbed sleep, confusion and sweating.
Q: While taking Recita Plus Tablets, what other precautions should I take?
A: Recita Plus Tablets may cause the inability to stand or sit still and make you abnormally restless. If your conditions worsen, visit the doctor immediately. You may also experience irregularities in the heartbeat after taking this medicine. If symptoms do not go away, you must consult your doctor.
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Product Details
Brand
RECITA PLUS
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
22/11/2025
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