Citopam tablets 20mg contain citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant that is used to treat major depression to relieve symptoms and prevent relapse or recurrence of depressive episodes.
What is Citopam used for?
Citopam tablets 20mg are used to treat major depression in the initial phase to relieve symptoms of depressive illness, including anxiety, loss of interest in usual activities, disturbed sleep, change in appetite, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty thinking or concentrating, and recurrent thoughts of suicide. Citopam 20 is also used as maintenance against relapse or recurrence of depressive episodes.
Citopam tablets 20mg contain citalopram which is an antidepressant belonging to the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Citalopram is one of the most selective SSRIs yet described, which means that it does not affect noradrenaline, dopamine or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) uptake. Citalopram in Citopam 20 acts in the brain to correct the chemical imbalance that is thought to be one of the major causes of depression and other mood disorders, particularly a lack of serotonin (a neurotransmitter or brain chemical that allows nerve cells to communicate), which controls many body activities, including regulating mood. Citalopram in Citopam 20 tablets blocks the reuptake of serotonin from the synapse, which is the gap between nerve cells across which chemical messages are sent from one nerve cell to another. If the re-uptake of serotonin by the first nerve cell (pre-synaptic) is blocked, this means that there is more serotonin remaining for the receiving nerve cell (post-synaptic), which allows nerve cells to communicate with each other for longer. The action of Citopam 20 helps relieve symptoms of depression and other mood disorders by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain, which in turn increases stimulation of nerve pathways that control mood.
Citopam 20 tablets contain citalopram, an antidepressant belonging to the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), used to treat major depression.
Citopam 20 contains citalopram, an antidepressant belonging to the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), used to treat major depression in the initial phase, to relieve symptoms of depression, including anxiety, loss of interest in usual activities, disturbed sleep, change in appetite, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty thinking or concentrating and recurrent thoughts of suicide. Citopam tablets 20mg are also used as maintenance against relapse or recurrence of depressive episodes. One of the major causes of depression is thought to be a lack of serotonin a neurotransmitter (brain chemical that allows nerve cells to communicate) that regulates mood. Citalopram in Citopam 20 blocks the reuptake of serotonin from the synapse, which is the gap between nerve cells across which chemical messages are sent from one nerve cell to another. This means that there is more serotonin to allow nerve cells to communicate with each other for longer, and increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain in turn increases stimulation of nerve pathways that control mood.
What are the side effects of Citopam?
The most commonly reported side effects when taking Citopam 20 are generally mild and transient and usually disappear with continued treatment. They include: nausea, diarrhoea, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased sweating, tremor, sexual problems.
If you stop taking your Citopam 20 suddenly you may experience withdrawal symptoms, including: dizziness, tingling or pricking sensations (paraesthesia), headache, anxiety and nausea. If your doctor has suggested reducing your dose of Citopam 20, this should be done gradually over a period of at least 1 to 2 weeks.
When should Citopam not be used?
What medications interact with Citopam?
How should Citopam be taken?
You should take your Citopam 20 with a glass of water with or without food usually once a day, at the same time each day, for several weeks or months, depending on your condition and your doctor’s recommendations. Your doctor may increase your dose, depending on the severity of your depression and how you are responding to treatment. You should take your Citopam 20 regularly for as long as recommended by your doctor, usually at least 6 months even if you feel better, to ensure that you are free of symptoms.
How long should you take Citopam?
You should take your Citopam 20 regularly for as long as recommended by your doctor, usually at least 6 months even if you feel better, to ensure that you are free of symptoms.
If you miss a dose of Citopam 20 take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.
How should Citopam be stored?
You should store your Citopam 20 below 25°C in a cool dry place.