CITALOPRAM

Overview

CITALOPRAM is a Schedule H drug.
Citalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Citalopram is used to treat depression.

Usage

CITALOPRAM is generally used to treat: Depression

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

You should not use citalopram if you also take pimozide, or if you are being treated with methylene blue injection. Do not use citalopram if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Common Side-Effects

CITALOPRAM : Agitation, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Fever, Lack Of Emotion, Blackouts (memory Time Loss), Irregular Menstrual Periods, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Serious Side-Effects

CITALOPRAM : Serotonin Syndrome, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Eyes Pain, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Hallucinations, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Agitation, Fever, Restless Or Irritability

Rare Side-Effects

CITALOPRAM : Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Chills, Gums Bleeding, Throat Soreness

Disease Interactions

CITALOPRAM can interfere with: Depression, Psychosis, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Bipolar Disorder, Thrombocytopathy, Vitamin K Deficiency, Long QT Syndrome, Heart Arrhythmias, Seizure, Protein-Energy Malnutrition, Anorexia Nervosa

Technical Classification

CITALOPRAM is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIDEPRESSANTS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CITALOPRAM as Ingredient

C PRAM 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CELEPRA 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CELEPRA 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CELICA 40MG TABCITALOPRAM 40.0 MG
CETADEP 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CIPAM S 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CIPAM S 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CIPAM S 5MG TABCITALOPRAM 5.0 MG
CIPREXA 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CITA 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CITA 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CITA 40MG TABCITALOPRAM 40.0 MG
CITALENT 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CITALENT 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CITALENT 40MG TABCITALOPRAM 40.0 MG
CITALIN 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CITALIN 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CITALIN 5MG TABCITALOPRAM 5.0 MG
CITALOMINE 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20 MG
CITALOPAM 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CITARA 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CITOLA 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CITOLA 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CITOLA 40MG TABCITALOPRAM 40.0 MG
CITOPAM 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
CITOPAM 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CITOX 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
CYTOP 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
FELIZ TAB 10MGCITALOPRAM 10 MG
LOPRAM 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
LOPRAM 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
MADAM 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
MADAM 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
OLARC 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
OLARC 2.5MG TABCITALOPRAM 2.5 MG
OLARC 5MG TABCITALOPRAM 5.0 MG
OLARC 7.5MG TABCITALOPRAM 7.5 MG
PALOCIT 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
PALOCIT 20MG INJCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
PALOCIT 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
PALOCIT 500MG TABCITALOPRAM 500.0 MG
SEROPRAM 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
TOPDEP 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
VOCITA 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
VOCITA 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
VOCITA 40MG TABCITALOPRAM 40.0 MG
VOCITA 5MG TABCITALOPRAM 5.0 MG
ZETALO 10MG TABCITALOPRAM 10.0 MG
ZETALO 20MG TABCITALOPRAM 20.0 MG
ZETALO 40MG TABCITALOPRAM 40.0 MG
ZETALO 5MG TABCITALOPRAM 5.0 MG