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Citola 40 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: La Pharmaceuticals
Composition: Citalopram
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Citola 40 MG Tablet is an antidepressant which is used to control the symptoms of depression. Take this medicine at the same time regularly. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without informing your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Citola 40 MG Tablet

  • Dry mouthsevere
  • Agitationsevere
  • Skin rashsevere
  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Diarrheasevererare
  • Drowsinesssevererare
  • Increased sweatingsevererare
  • Unusual tiredness and weaknesssevererare
  • Tremorssevererare
  • Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  • Body pain
  • Headache
  • Running Nose
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Citola 40 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 6 hours. The antidepressant effect can be seen in 1 to 4 weeks.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. The risk of feeding difficulties, irritability, and respiratory problems is more in the third trimester. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to excreted in breastmilk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Close monitoring of behavioral changes like drowsiness or fussiness and body weight is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Citola 40 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Citola 40 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
C-Pram 40 MG Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Celica 40 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Citara 40 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Citopam 40 MG Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Zetalo 40 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Citola 40 MG Tablet

  • Depression

    Citola 40 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of depression which is a serious mood disorder characterized by feeling sad, irritable and devoid of energy.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Citola 40 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    Not recommended in the patients allergic to Citola 40 MG Tablet or other antidepressants.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor if any symptoms of the overdose like dizziness, loss of consciousness appear.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Consumption of alcohol with central nervous system active agents may increase the risk of side effects due to the additive effect.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Depression

    severe
    Use with caution in adults and pediatrics with depression as it may worsen the symptoms of depression. Close monitoring of these symptoms like changes in the behavior and suicidal thoughts is necessary. Discontinue the medicine if symptoms persist.

  • Seizures

    moderate
    This medicine may increase the seizures. It should be used with caution in the patients with the history of epilepsy and not recommended in the patients with unstable epilepsy.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Citola 40 MG Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. The risk of feeding difficulties, irritability, and respiratory problems is more in the third trimester. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is known to excreted in breastmilk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Close monitoring of behavioral changes like drowsiness or fussiness and body weight is necessary.

General warnings

  • Suicidal thoughts

    - Use with caution in the patients with major depressive disorder due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Close monitoring of these symptoms is necessary. Inform the doctor if these symptoms worsen.

  • Abnormal bleeding

    - Use with caution in the patients who are on NSAIDs, aspirin, warfarin due to the increase in the risk of bleeding. Inform the doctor if experience any unusual bleeding. Close monitoring of blood count and prothrombin time is necessary.

  • Weight loss

    - This medicine is known to alter body weight. Close monitoring of body weight is necessary. Inform the doctor if you experience any symptoms of weight loss.

  • Discontinuation of treatment

    - Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like nausea, headache, anxiety, dizziness, and irritability. Gradual dose reduction should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  • Impaired kidney function

    - Use with caution in the patients with severe kidney injury due to increase in the risk of accumulation of Citola 40 MG Tablet. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the CrCl.

  • Pediatric use

    - This medicine is not recommended for the children less than 18 years.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by increasing the levels of a chemical substance called serotonin in the brain which helps in reducing the symptoms by maintaining the normal brain function.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H

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