Ülke: Malezya
Dil: İngilizce
Kaynak: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)
CITALOPRAM
Lundbeck Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
CITALOPRAM
28Tablet Tablets
H. LUNDBECK A/S
_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP)_ CIPRAM TABLETS Citalopram (as hydrobromide) (20mg) 1 WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Cipram is used for 2. How Cipram works 3. Before you take Cipram 4. How to use Cipram 5. While you are using Cipram 6. Side effects 7. Storage and Disposal of Cipram 8. Product Description 9. Manufacturer & Product Registration Holder 10. Date of Revision WHAT CIPRAM IS USED FOR Cipram is used to treat depression and to help prevent recurrent depression. Cipram is also beneficial in relieving symptoms in patients prone to panic attacks, and in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) [Persistent, obsessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to uncontrollable, repetitive behaviour (compulsions)]. Your doctor, however, may prescribe Cipram for another purpose. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Cipram has been prescribed for you. HOW CIPRAM WORKS Cipram contains the active ingredient citalopram. Cipram belongs to a group of antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). They are thought to help by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain, which are involved in controlling mood. BEFORE YOU USE CIPRAM - _When you must not use it_ • if you are allergic to citalopram or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ). • if you take other medicines which belongs to a group called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). MAOIs include medicines such as phenelzine, iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, tranylcypromine, moclobemide (used in the treatment of depression) and linezolid (an antibiotic). The MAO- inhibitor called selegiline (used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease) may be used in combination with citalopram, but only at doses of less than 10 mg per day. • at the same time as taking pimozide. • if you are born with or have had an episode of abnormal heart rhythm (seen at ECG; an examination to evaluate how the heart is functioning). Even if you have finished taking MAOIs you will need to wa Belgenin tamamını okuyun
PHYSICIAN INFORMATION LEAFLET CIPRAM ® 20 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS CITALOPRAM (AS HYDROBROMIDE) SSRI – ANTIDEPRESSANT 1. NAME OF MEDICINAL PRODUCT Cipram 20 mg film-coated tablets 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Cipram 20 mg: Each tablet contains 20 mg citalopram (as 24.98 mg citalopram hydrobromide) For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Film-coated tablets. Description of the tablets 20 mg: White, oval, scored, film-coated tablets marked “C” and “N” symmetrically around the score. THE 20 TABLET CAN BE DIVIDED INTO EQUAL HALVES 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Treatment of depression and prevention of relapse/recurrence. Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION 4.2.1 POSOLOGY _Depression _ _Adults: _ Citalopram should be administered as a single oral dose of 20 mg daily. Dependent on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 40 mg daily. _Duration of treatment _ The antidepressant effect usually sets in after 2 to 4 weeks. Treatment with antidepressants is symptomatic and must therefore be continued for an appropriate length of time, usually up to 6 months after recovery in order to prevent relapse. In patients with recurrent depression (unipolar) maintenance therapy may need to be continued for a number of years to prevent new episodes. _Panic disorder _ _Adults: _ A single oral dose of 10 mg is recommended for the first week before increasing the dose to 20 mg daily. Dependent on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 40 mg daily. _Duration of treatment _ Maximum effectiveness of citalopram in treating panic disorder is reached after about 3 months and the response is maintained during continued treatment. _OCD _ _Adults: _ An initial dose of 20 mg daily is recommended. Dependent on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 40 mg daily. _Duration of treatment _ The onset o Belgenin tamamını okuyun