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Citox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression.
The correct dosage of Citox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Citox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Citox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Citox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Citox'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 Citox since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Citox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Citox may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Citox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Citox 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 Citox safe for pregnant women?
Citox may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Citox, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Citox safe during breastfeeding?
Citox 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 Citox on the Kidneys?
Citox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citox on the Liver?
Citox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Citox on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Citox on the heart have been reported.
Citox 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 Citox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Citox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Citox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Citox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Citox has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citox
Taking Citox with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citox
Taking Citox 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
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
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