Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet

Short Description

Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder by calming the brain and improving mood.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. It has habit-forming potential, so take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Common side effects include delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, vomiting, memory impairment, depression, and confusion. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so avoid driving or activities requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you. Weight changes may occur; manage weight gain with a balanced diet and exercise, and prevent weight loss by increasing food portions. Inform your doctor of any unusual mood changes, liver disease, or other medications you are taking. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

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. Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Delayed ejaculation Low sexual desire Vomiting Memory impairment Depression Confusion Dizziness Sleepiness

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and increases the level of a chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood.

Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder. You may feel that Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take a few weeks before you feel the full benefit. It is important that you continue to take it even if it takes a little while for your condition to improve. If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible. You might experience low sexual desire after taking Cilapam H 0.25 mg/5 mg Tablet; talk to your doctor if it troubles you.