S Citadep 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Escitalopram Oxalate(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Anxiety, Major depressive disorder, Panic disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Nausea, Memory problems, Depression, Weight gain, Loss of appetite, Changes in sexual functioning |
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Medical Description
Uses
- As per CDSCO, S Citadep tablet is used for the treatment of::
- Symptoms associated with major depressive disorders (persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in life)
- Panic disorders (type of an anxiety disorder), with or without agoraphobia (fear of open and crowded places).
Contraindications
- Do not take S Citadep tablets:
- If you have an allergic reaction to any of the components of the S Citadep tablet.
- If you have a history of alcohol or substance abuse, mental health disorder, depression, etc.
- If you are pregnant, planning for a pregnancy or currently nursing.
- If you are already using certain anti-anxiety medicines or sedatives; these can interfere with S Citadep tablets and cause adverse reactions.
- If you need to drive; it can cause slow reflexes, impairing your driving ability.
- If you have acute angle glaucoma (an eye condition with increased fluid pressure).
- If you have liver disease.
- If you have a seizure disorder and are on antiepileptic (anti-seizure) medication.
Side effects
- Side effects of S Citadep tablets include:
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Stomach issues
- Slow heart rate
- Memory problems
- Uncoordinated movements
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience persistent side effects.
- You are an older adult over 65; this medicine can cause increased side effects due to slow metabolism in this age group.
- You are a child under 18; there are not enough studies on this medicine’s safety in children.
- You have respiratory disease.
- You need to do a task that requires concentration; this medicine can affect focus and cause drowsiness.
- You use Ayurvedic or herbal medicines and vitamins or supplements; some of them can interact with S Citadep tablets.
Directions for Use
- Take S Citadep tablets in the exact dosage and at the same time every day.
- Do not increase the dosage, even if you cannot notice any effects.
- Take the S Citadep tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Try not to break or chew S Citadep tablets.
- Take S Citadep tablets before or after meals.
- Do not use it along with other medicines without informing your doctor.
- Do not suddenly stop taking S Citadep tablets, as this can lead to adverse withdrawal effects.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Using other anti-anxiety and mood disorder medications such as linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline, etc., with S Citadep tablets can increase serotonin levels and cause severe reactions.
- Using medication that causes drowsiness (like antihistamines, cold and cough medicines, opiates/narcotic pain relievers, and muscle relaxants) with S Citadep tablets can cause extreme drowsiness.
- Antiepileptic medicines for seizure disorders can interfere with and exaggerate the side effects of S Citadep tablets.
- Using other antidepressants like sertraline and fluoxetine with S Citadep tablets can cause severe reactions like vomiting, dizziness, etc.
- Using S Citadep tablets in persons with bleeding issues or those who take aspirin and blood thinners like warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid grapefruit and its juice, as this fruit can worsen the side effects of S Citadep tablets.
- Avoid products with caffeine, as well as chocolates and desserts. These can increase serotonin levels and cause serotonin toxicity with severe side effects.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:S CITADEP
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: S Citadep 10 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:
- Landy K. Escitalopram [Internet]. StatPearls [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2021 [cited 23 Feb 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 23 Feb 2022] -
- Escitalopram: Medlineplus Drug Information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine[cited 23 Feb 2022]
- Escitalopram [Internet]. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine; 2021 [cited 23 Feb 2022] -
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