Depression Treatment Celexa
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Celexa
Active Ingredients:
- Citalopram
How does the medication work?
Citalopram belongs to a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. By inhibiting serotonin reuptake Citalopram increases the amount of serotonin in the synaptic gap and therefore improves neuronal cooperations. This helps to relieve depression symptoms. Citaloptam does not act on histamine, muscarinic and adrenergic receptors. Therapeutic effect of the medication usually occurs in 2-4 weeks after beginning the treatment. Citalopram does not act on cardiovascular system.
Why is Celexa prescribed?
Celexa is indicated in the following conditions:
- treatment of depressive diseases and prophylaxis of their recurrences
- treatment of panic disorders with or without or without agoraphobia
- treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders
When Celexa should not be taken?
Celexa should not be used if any of the following conditions:
- Concomitant use of MAO inhibitors, and also a period within 14 days after cessation the therapy with MAO inhibitors.
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age
- Hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
- The medication should be used with caution in kidney or liver dysfunction, seizures in anamnesis, elderly patients.
The dose of the preparation should not exceed 30mg/daily in patients with liver's dysfunction.
In the case of development of maniac condition you should stop taking the medicines.
The medication should be used with caution in patients which require increased attention concentration(drivers, doctors).
What side effects are possible with the medicine ?
Celexa may cause the following side effects:
CNS: asthenia, increased fatigability,drowsiness or insomnia, agitation, tremor, agitation, amnesia, apathy, aggressive behavior, extrapyramidal symptoms, hallucinations, emotional lability, mania, hypo-mania, panic disorders, psychosis, serotonin syndrome.
Digestive system: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, hypersalivation, meteorism, diarrhea, stomach pain, anorexia
Cardiovascular diseases: bradycardia, decreased blood pressure, hypotension, abnormal heart rhythm
Hemopoietic system: thrombocytopenia, bleedings
Sense organs: mydriasis, accommodation paresis, taste changes
Urogenital system: ejaculation problems, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, disturbances of the menstrual cycle, in rare cases mastodynia, galactorrhea
Allergic reactions: skin rash, rarely toxic epidermal necrosis, rhinitis, sinusitis
Other: hyperthermia, polyuria, low sodium blood levels, urination problems, arthralgia, myalgia, greeting of teeth.
If any of these side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
This is not a full list of possible Celexa side effects. If you notice other adverse effects caused by the preparation inform your doctor or pharmacist.
What are possible drug to drug interactions associated with Celexa?
- Triptans
- MAO inhibitors
- Anticonvulsants
- H2-histamine receptor blockers (cimetidine)
- Alcohol
- NSAID's including and Aspirin
- Lithium preparations
- Beta blockers (metoprolol)
- Antimycotics (ketoconazole)
- Other serotonin or noradrenalin reuptake inhibitors
- St. John's wort
- Narcotic analgesics (tramadol)
- Blood thinners (warfarin)
- Tryptophan
Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the above mentioned medicines or other preparations including herbals, vitamins and food supplements as they may change the effectiveness or increase the risk of Celexa side effects.
Additional drug information
The medicines should be kept out of reach and sight of children. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid off-label use of the medication. If you are unsure about anything related to Celexa contact your health care provider or pharmacist. You can also apply to our customer support service.
