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Citalent is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Citalent. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Citalent can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Citalent are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Citalent is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Citalent related warnings talks about Citalent's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Citalent is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Citalent contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Citalent may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Citalent, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Citalent is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Citalent safe for pregnant women?
Citalent can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Citalent right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Citalent safe during breastfeeding?
Citalent should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Citalent on the Kidneys?
Citalent may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citalent on the Liver?
Citalent may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Citalent on the Heart?
Citalent may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Citalent should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citalent unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citalent habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Citalent has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Citalent. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Citalent should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Citalent has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citalent
You can take Citalent with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citalent
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Citalent as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Celexa® (citalopram HBr)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 324-326