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Celapram (Citalopram Hydrobromide)
What is Celapram (Citalopram Hydrobromide) used for? Celapram (Citalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat patients who are suffering from depression. The medication operates by balancing the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain to reduce the occurrence of symptoms such as guilt, feelings of worthlessness, fatigue, or anxiety. Your doctor may also prescribe it to treat panic disorders or other unlisted conditions. How should I use Celapram (Citalopram Hydrobromide)? Celapram (Citalopram) should always be used strictly according to your doctor`s instructions to ensure the best results from treatment. One tablet is typically taken once daily, but your particular instructions will depend on your health condition and the severity of your symptoms. These doses should be swallowed with a large glass of water and may be taken on an empty stomach, although a snack or meal is recommended before use if you experience nausea. Never change the form of the tablets by crushing or splitting them as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. What are the side effects of Celapram (Citalopram Hydrobromide)? Some patients using Celapram (Citalopram) have reported experiencing side effects such as:
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe headaches, hallucinations, intense vomiting, stiff or sore muscles, irregular heartbeats, tremors, or faintness. These conditions may require lower doses, reduced application frequency, or emergency medical attention in serious cases to prevent further health complications from occurring. Please Note Do not begin using Celapram (Citalopram) if you are under the age of eighteen, taking the antipsychotic medication pimozide, lactose intolerant, if you have uncontrolled epilepsy, or if you have bipolar disorder. You are also recommended to disclose if you are taking antipsychotic medications or have a history of bleeding disorders, a history of suicidal behaviour, a history of manic episodes, diabetes, glaucoma, epilepsy, decreased liver function, or severely decreased kidney function. These conditions may lead to unexpected health problems requiring special alterations to your prescription. Follow your doctor`s instructions for using Celapram (Citalopram) to make sure you get the safest and most effective use. It is usually taken once each day at a dosage of one 20mg tablet. Your individual regimen will be determined by your doctor based on your current health, symptom severity, or response to other treatments. Do not self medicate or change any parts of your schedule to prevent causing unexpected health problems. When you are taking your daily doses, swallow the medication whole and unaltered to ensure the correct results. They can be taken with or without food, but a snack or meal is suggested if you experience an upset stomach after application. Do not change the form of the medicine by crushing, splitting, or dissolving the contents in water as this can destroy them or change their effects. It is also important to take the doses at the same times each day to keep a consistent level of medicine in the system for the most efficient results. Your doctor may suggest that you attend regular health check-ups to make sure the medicine is having the proper results. After observing your progress and response to treatment you may be instructed to change your dosage or frequency of administration until the best results occur. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you have about the medicine to make sure you are using it correctly. |