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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Cilentra 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It contains Escitalopram, which works by increasing serotonin levels, a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. In some cases, you may experience a decreased or increased appetite, weight gain, pain, sweating, fatigue, or high fever. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE

Composition :

ESCITALOPRAM-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eris Life Sciences Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Cilentra 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Depression is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling of loss and might have mood swings. Anxiety is defined as an emotion that is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder, which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror. In Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a person feels the need to think or perform things repeatedly.

Cilentra 20 Tablet works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

You can take Cilentra 20 Tablet with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience a decreased or increased appetite, weight gain, pain, sweating, fatigue, or high fever. Most of these side effects of Cilentra 20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking Cilentra 20 Tablet  of your own as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Let your doctor know if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors (such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline) or problems with alcohol or other prescription drugs. These may affect your treatment. Also, Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Cilentra 20 Tablet .

Treatment of Depression, Mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Always take Cilentra 20 Tablet exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Cilentra 20 Tablet with a full glass of water.

Cilentra 20 Tablet is a type of antidepressant which belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and is primarily used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, which include anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Cilentra 20 Tablet works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Cilentra 20 Tablet works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain which is responsible for improving the mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
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  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Blocked or runny nose (sinusitis)
  • Increased or decreased appetite
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cilentra 20 Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Taking Cilentra 20 Tablet should be avoided in patients having epilepsy (Brain disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures), impaired liver or kidney function, diabetes, decreased level of sodium in the blood, tendency to easily develop bleedings or bruises, patients receiving electroconvulsive treatment, having coronary heart disease, suffering or have suffered from heart problems or have recently had a heart attack, having a low resting heart rate, prolonged severe diarrhoea, and vomiting (Being sick) or using diuretics (water tablets), experiencing a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, collapse, or dizziness on standing up, which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate, having or previously had eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

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EscitalopramNortriptyline
Severe
EscitalopramBuprenorphine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

EscitalopramNortriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Nortriptyline with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nortriptyline with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
EscitalopramBuprenorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Taking buprenorphine with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of buprenorphine and Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EscitalopramEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Taking Efavirenz and Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efavirenz and Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EscitalopramDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's and Disopyramide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's and Disopyramide can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
EscitalopramPropafenone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Taking Propafenone with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Propafenone with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
EscitalopramDegarelix
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Combining Degarelix with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of QTc prolongation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Degarelix with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience any symptoms like dizziness, fainting, or abnormal heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EscitalopramKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Using ketamine together with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's may increase side effects

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ketamine and Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you start feeling dizzy, tired, confused, have trouble focusing, feel really sleepy, or have trouble breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
EscitalopramBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Taking bupropion with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of seizures (fits). Furthermore, bupropion can increase blood levels of Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's, which may increase other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of bupropion along with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
EscitalopramIvabradine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Ivabradine with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivabradine with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EscitalopramRizatriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's:
Combining Rizatriptan with Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cilentra 20 Tablet 10's and Rizatriptan, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking of hands and legs, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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  • Doing regular exercise can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving sleep.
  • Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch light-hearted shows to help relieve stress.
  • You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating many simple carbohydrates in processed foods.
  • Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including these stuff in meals can reduce inflammation caused by anxiety disorder.
  • Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt, and high fat intake. Significantly transfat may help also help reduce inflammation.
  • You can include antioxidants in your daily diet, like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a solid social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.
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FAQs

Cilentra 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It works by increasing serotonin levels and alleviates symptoms of mental health conditions.
It takes about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better. Do not stop this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to unpleasant side effects.
Cilentra 20 Tablet is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to Cilentra 20 Tablet , has epilepsy, or are having electroconvulsive treatment as Cilentra 20 Tablet may increase your risk of having a seizure. Cilentra 20 Tablet should not be taken by a person having heart problems as taking Cilentra 20 Tablet can speed up or change the heartbeat. It should not be given to a person having a low heart rate along with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, pregnant women, trying to get pregnant, breastfeeding, or having eye problems such as glaucoma. In diabetics, it can cause difficulty in keeping stable blood sugar levels.
Cilentra 20 Tablet should be preferably taken in the morning as taking it at night can keep you awake till late. It is better to take it at a fixed time.
Certain side effects of Cilentra 20 Tablet can be dealt with with simple tips, such as if you experience dry mouth, you can chew sugar-free gum or take sugar-free sweets. If you are sweating a lot while taking Cilentra 20 Tablet , wear loose clothing and use a strong antiperspirant. If you are unable to sleep after taking Cilentra 20 Tablet , prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking Cilentra 20 Tablet , avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking Cilentra 20 Tablet , sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.
Taking Cilentra 20 Tablet in more than the recommended dose can cause unpleasant side effects such as dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, vomiting, changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and a change in body fluid/salt balance.
Initially, Cilentra 20 Tablet can make you feel less hungry, which can cause you to lose weight. After some days, you might gain weight as your appetite returns. Please consult your doctor if you experience too much weight loss or gain.
Yes, Cilentra 20 Tablet might cause memory problems, headache, confusion, trouble concentrating, weakness, or unsteadiness.
Cilentra 20 Tablet should be taken as per the advice of your doctor. Once you start feeling better, you might have to continue it for several months to prevent the symptoms from returning. Your doctor will advise you on how much time you need to continue Cilentra 20 Tablet , depending upon the type and severity of your symptoms.
If you miss a dose of Cilentra 20 Tablet , do not take a double dose of Cilentra 20 Tablet . If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take Cilentra 20 Tablet at the same time the next day which you took earlier. If you remember the missed dose the next day, leave the skipped dose and continue with the next dose.
Yes, it is very important to inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant and are taking Cilentra 20 Tablet . It is not advised to take this medicine in pregnancy as it might pose a risk to the unborn baby. However, please consult your doctor before you stop taking Cilentra 20 Tablet as the sudden stoppage of this medicine can lead to unpleasant side effects.
The common side effects of Cilentra 20 Tablet include nausea, headaches, excessive sweating, dry mouth, feeling sleepy, being unable to sleep, and feeling tired or weak. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Cilentra 20 Tablet usage in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase the risk of suicidal tendencies. Thus, Cilentra 20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Always, discuss the risks and benefits of taking Cilentra 20 Tablet with your doctor before using it.
You are recommended not to stop taking Cilentra 20 Tablet abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Even though the withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and subside within 2 weeks, do not stop it without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will gradually reduce the dose.
The withdrawal symptoms include sleep disturbances like vivid dreams, nightmares, and inability to sleep; dizziness; headaches and anxiety. Additionally, you may get electric shock sensations and burning sensations. Other possible withdrawal symptoms include sweating including night sweats, nausea, restlessness or agitation, irritability, tremors, confusion, diarrhoea, palpitations and visual disturbances.
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