Cipramax tablets are a medication that belongs to the class of antidepressants. They are used to treat depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. The active ingredient, citalopram, works by increasing the level of serotonin in the brain.
What are the components of Cipramax?
Cipramax tablets consist of the following components:
- Active ingredient: Citalopram, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Inactive ingredients that help stabilize the formulation and improve absorption without affecting the drug's therapeutic properties
Indications for using Cipramax
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Acute and chronic depression
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Panic attacks and anxiety episodes
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Mood disturbances
- Premature ejaculation in men
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Sleep disorders related to anxiety
What are the dosages of Cipramax?
The dosage is determined according to the condition and includes:
- Initial dose: 20 milligrams per day
- May be gradually increased up to 40 milligrams per day depending on patient response
- For elderly patients or those with liver conditions: do not exceed 20 milligrams per day
- The medication should be taken at the same time each day, either in the morning or evening
- Do not stop the medication suddenly; the dose should be reduced gradually
What are the side effects of Cipramax?
It may cause the appearance of some symptoms, including:
- Nausea and dizziness
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Sleep disturbances
- Changes in appetite and weight
- Excessive sweating
- Sexual dysfunction
- Increased anxiety at the beginning of treatment
- Rarely: heart rhythm disturbances