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Citola is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Citola. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Citola side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Citola go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Citola's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Citola's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Citola can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Citola in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Some other conditions that can be affected by Citola are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Citola have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Citola, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Citola 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 Citola safe for pregnant women?
Citola may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Citola again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Citola safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Citola. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Citola on the Kidneys?
Citola rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citola on the Liver?
Citola may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Citola on the Heart?
Citola may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Citola 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 Citola unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citola habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Citola has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Citola as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Citola only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Citola can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citola
Taking Citola with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citola
Consumption of alcohol and Citola together may have severe effects on your health.
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