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Escitalopram 10 mg Tbl Flm 28 Stk

Mood and anxiety stabilizer

Description

Generic Name: Escitalopram oxalate
Brand Name: Cipralex, Lexapro, Seroplex, various generics
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)


This is a prescription medicine, which requires a valid prescription!

Indications

  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
  • Panic Disorder (with or without agoraphobia)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – off-label
Mechanism of Action

Escitalopram selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) in the synaptic cleft, which:

  • Increases extracellular serotonin levels
  • Enhances serotonergic neurotransmission in the brain
  • Alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety over time
  • Has minimal effects on norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake
Dosage and Administration
  • Starting dose: 10 mg once daily
  • Maintenance dose: 10–20 mg once daily
  • Take with or without food
  • Typically takes 1–4 weeks for full therapeutic effects
  • Use lower starting dose in elderly or patients with hepatic impairment
Side Effects
  • Common:
    • Nausea, dry mouth
    • Insomnia or somnolence
    • Headache
    • Increased sweating
    • Fatigue
  • Less Common:
    • Sexual dysfunction (e.g., decreased libido, delayed ejaculation)
    • Weight changes
    • GI disturbances (diarrhea, constipation)
    • Anxiety or agitation at treatment onset
  • Serious (rare):
    • Serotonin syndrome (especially when combined with other serotonergic drugs)
    • QT interval prolongation (dose-dependent)
    • Hyponatremia (especially in elderly)
    • Suicidal thoughts (particularly in adolescents and young adults)
Contraindications
  • Concurrent use with MAO inhibitors (within 14 days)
  • Known hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram
  • Congenital long QT syndrome (caution or avoid)
  • Severe hepatic impairment (requires dose adjustment)

Information

Warnings and Precautions:

  • Monitor closely at start of therapy for suicidality, especially in younger patients
  • Use with caution in patients with history of mania or bipolar disorder
  • Gradual tapering recommended when discontinuing to avoid withdrawal symptoms
  • Risk of bleeding increases with NSAIDs, aspirin, or anticoagulants
  • QT prolongation risk increases with high doses or other QT-prolonging medications

Drug Interactions:

  • MAO inhibitors: Risk of serotonin syndrome
  • NSAIDs/anticoagulants: Increased bleeding risk
  • Triptans, tramadol, other SSRIs/SNRIs: Serotonin syndrome risk
  • CYP2C19 inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole): May increase escitalopram levels
  • Alcohol: May impair judgment and increase sedation

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