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Celepra is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Depression are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Celepra. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Celepra as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Celepra go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Celepra has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Celepra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency must refrain from the use of Celepra since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Celepra contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Celepra with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Celepra is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Celepra 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Celepra is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Celepra safe for pregnant women?
Celepra can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Celepra, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Celepra safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Celepra. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Celepra on the Kidneys?
Celepra has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Celepra on the Liver?
Celepra may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Celepra on the Heart?
Celepra is rarely harmful for the heart.
Celepra 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 Celepra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Celepra habit forming or addictive?
Celepra does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Celepra. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Celepra is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Celepra has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Celepra
You can take Celepra with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Celepra
Taking Celepra with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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