Zetalo 40mg Tablet
Abbott

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
105.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Depression Anxiety disorder Phobia

COMPOSITION:
Citalopram (40mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Zetalo 40mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zetalo 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Zetalo 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.Babies should be monitored for behavioral side effects such as sleepiness or fussiness.

Driving

Zetalo 40mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Zetalo 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zetalo 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Zetalo 40mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Zetalo 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zetalo 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Citalopram   40mg

Uses of Zetalo Tablet
Zetalo 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to use Zetalo Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zetalo 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zetalo Tablet works
Zetalo 40mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Side Effects:

Common Sleep disorder, Fatigue, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Increased sweating, Weakness.

Expert advice for Zetalo Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for Zetalo to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. If your doctor asks you to stop Zetalo, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Zetalo, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Zetalo is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What Zetalo used for?
Zetalo is used in the treatment of depression and panic disorder

Q. Does Zetalo cause weight gain/ high blood pressure/ headaches?
Zetalo may cause certain side effects such as headaches, high blood pressure and rarely rapid weight gain

Q. Does Zetalo contain monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)?
Zetalo does not contain MAOI. However, Zetalo should not be taken if a MAOI inhibitor is taken in the past 14 days, as it may cause dangerous drug interaction.