Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets) - Product Information
Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets) is used for the treatment of major depression, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Generic Lexapro Tablets is used for acute as well as maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults as well as adolescents aged between 12 to 17 years of age. It is also used for acute treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). S-Citadep (Escitalopram Oxalate tablets) is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat other indications like social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The active ingredient present in Generic Lexapro is Escitalopram Oxalate.
Escitalopram Oxalate tablets are available as Lexapro, Cipralex, S-Citadep, Seroplex, Elicea, Lexamil, Lexam, Nexito, Anxiset-E, Exodus, Esto, Entact, Losita, Reposil, Animaxen, Esitalo, Lexamil. S Citadep tablets are manufactured by Cipla Ltd. in the strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg. Escitalopram tablets are not approved for use in paediatric patients less than 12 years of age.
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Name of the Drug
We supply original S-Citadep tablets manufactured by Cipla Ltd..
Manufacturer of S-Citadep Tablets
Cipla Ltd.
Website: cipla.com
Active Ingredient present in S-Citadep Tablets
The active ingredient present in S-Citadep tablets is Escitalopram Oxalate. Each film-coated tablet of S-Citadep contains Escitalopram oxalate equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg of Escitalopram.
Uses of Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets by Cipla)
Escitalopram anti anxiety pills are prescribed to treat anxiety in adults and major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old. Escitalopram Oxalate is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety.
We supply S Citadep by Cipla which is known as Generic Lexapro. It contains the active ingredient Escitalopram and comes in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg.
The original brand Lexapro was developed by Lundbeck while the Generic Lexapro is manufactured by Cipla.
Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets) - Dosage
The dosage of Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets) for the treatment of various indications is given below:
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD):
Adolescents and Adults: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily and the maximum dosage should not exceed 20 mg once daily
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):
Adults Dosage: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily.
How to Use Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets)
Take S-Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram) with a glass of water once daily, with or without food. Take the S Citadep tablets at the same time for as long as they have been prescribed. You may have to take this medication for a long period of time depending on your condition. Your doctor may increase your dose, depending on what you are being treated for.
Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets) - Contraindications
Generic Lexapro (S-Citadep Tablets) is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions:
- A known hypersensitivity to Escitalopram Oxalate or Citalopram or to any inactive ingredient present in S-Citadep tablets.
- Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with Escitalopram or within 14 days of stopping treatment with Generic Lexapro. Do not use S-Citadep tablets within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. In addition, do not start Generic Lexapro in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue.
- Pimozide: Do not use concomitantly with Generic Lexapro.
Escitalopram Oxalate Side effects
The common side effects observed when undergoing treatment with Escitalopram Oxalate (S-Citadep tablets) are dry mouth, increased sweating, headache, paraesthesia, dizziness, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, influenza-like symptoms, fatigue, abnormal dreaming, lethargy, insomnia, somnolence, decreased appetite, decreased libido, yawning, rhinitis, sinusitis, ejaculation disorder, impotence, anorgasmia and menstrual disorders.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:
• skin rash or hives
• difficulty breathing
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination
• headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops
Less serious side effects may include:
• drowsiness, dizziness
• sleep problems (insomnia)
• mild nausea, gas, heartburn, upset stomach, constipation
• weight changes
• decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm
• dry mouth, yawning, ringing in your ears
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this medication. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, tremor, sweating, rapid heartbeat, confusion, dizziness, seizures, and coma.
Warnings & Precautions When Using Escitalopram Oxalate Tablets (S-Citadep)
Do not take anti-depressant S Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram) if you are using an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl or Emsam). Serious and sometimes fatal reactions can occur when these medicications are taken withS Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram). You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you can take S Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram) and you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI after taking S-Citadep tablets(Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram).
Before taking S-Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram), tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
• liver or kidney disease
• seizures or epilepsy
• bipolar disorder (manic depression)
• a history of drug abuse or suicidal thoughts
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take S Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram).
You may have thoughts about suicide when you first buy anti-depressant pills and start taking, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Tell your doctor if you have worsening symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several weeks of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.
Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment with Lexapro.
Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for pain, arthritis, fever, or swelling. This includes aspirin and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve®, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), indomethacin, piroxicam (Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen), etodolac (Lodine), and others. Taking any of these drugs with escitalopram may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Tell your doctor if you buy anti-depressant pills others than S Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram) or regularly use other medicines that makes you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by S Citadep (Generic Lexapro, Escitalopram).
Buy anti-depressant pills and anti anxiety pills only if advices so by your doctor.
Escitalopram Tablets (S-Citadep) During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Escitalopram tablets are classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. SSRI antidepressants may cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. Neonates exposed to Escitalopram and other SSRIs or SNRIs, late in the third trimester, have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Such complications can also arise immediately upon delivery. Escitalopram tablets should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary and only after careful consideration of the risk/benefit, taking into account the risks of untreated depression.
If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you become pregnant while taking S-Citadep (Generic Lexapro), do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor. S Citadep (Generic Lexapro tablets) can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. There were reports of infants experiencing excessive somnolence, decreased feeding and weight loss in association with breastfeeding from a racemic citalopram treated mother. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Escitalopram Tablets and Alcohol
Avoid drinking alcohol, which may increase some of the side effects of this medicine in some patients. Although Escitalopram did not increase the cognitive and motor effects of alcohol in a clinical trial, as with other psychotropic medications, the use of alcohol by patients taking Escitalopram Tablets (S-Citadep) is not recommended. This medicine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Buy S-Citadep Tablets (Generic Lexapro Pills) Online at Only $0.40 per Pill
You can buy Generic Lexapro tablets online from Clear Sky Pharmacy at a low price. S-Citadep Tablets 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg pills, manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India are supplied in a blister strip of 10 tablets. The 5 mg tablets cost only $0.40 per unit when you place an order for 300 tablets.
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