Citanew Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Citanew Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Citanew Tablet? (Citanew Tablet kya hai)

Citanew Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. It belongs to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Major depressive disorder (major depression)
• Persistent sadness (dard-e-ruh)
• Loss of interest (interest loss)
• Feelings of worthlessness (kamzori ki baat)
• Generalized anxiety disorder (general anxiety)
• Excessive worry
• Restlessness (restless)
• Difficulty concentrating (concentration loss)
• Social anxiety disorder (social anxiety)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Individuals with major depressive disorder
• People experiencing persistent sadness and loss of interest
• Those suffering from generalized anxiety disorder

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If you are allergic to escitalopram
• If you have a history of QT prolongation
• If you have undiagnosed or untreated bipolar disorder

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• As prescribed

• Weight-based dose

• Recommended limit se zyada na len

• Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• Once daily (roz ek dafa)

• Same time (har din aik hi waqt)

• Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)

• With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• Morning (subah)

• Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

• Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Avoid using Citanew if you are allergic to escitalopram
• Do not use with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
• Direct sunlight se door rakhein
• Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation

• Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Certain heart medications

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe stomach pain
• Chest pain
• Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Citanew Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Citanew Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Citanew Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Citanew Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Citanew Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Citanew Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Citanew Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-01-26 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.