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Escitalopram
Updated on : December - 2012
Latest prescription information about Escitalopram. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Escitalopram
Pronunciation : es sye tal' oh pram
Therapeutic Classification : Psychotherapeutics
ICD Code : Y49.2
♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA
Trade Name(s): India- Alivate-E Tab, Alwel Tab, Ambulax-Ad Tab, Articalm Film-CoatedTab, Cilentra Film-Coated Tab, Cipralex Tab, Citalop-S Tab, Citel-10 Filcotab, Citofast Tab, C-Pram S Film-Coated Tab, C-Pram-S Plus Tab, Deplam-S Tab, Deptune Tab, Ecitalop Tab, Elcit Tab, Emdes Tab, Escin Plus Tab, Escin Tab, Escitapax Tab, Esdep Tab, Esfancy Tab, Esfany Tab, Esfany-Cz Tab, Esitor Film-Coated Tab, Esitor Forte Film-Coated Tab, Esjoy Plus Tab, Esjoy Tab, Espam Tab, Estomine Tab, Estomine Zee Film-Coated Tab, Excita Tab, Feliz-S Plus Tab, Feliz-S Tab, Firsito Tab, Jolivel Tab, Jopram Tab, Nestilo Tab, Nexito Tab, Nexito-Plus Tab, Pocital-S Tab, Prasilex Film-Coated Tab, Prasilex Plus Film-Coated Tab, Recita Forte Tab, Recita Tab, Rexipra Tab, S Citadep Tab, S Zetalo Tab, S-Celepra Film-Coated Tab, Sc-Talo Tab, Stalopam Plus Tab, Stalopam Tab, Szetalo Plus Tab, Talo Tab, Topdep-S Tab, Velpram-Cl Tab. International- Lexapro. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, prescribed for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or panic disorder(significant behavioral change). It increases the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Concomitant use with or within 2 weeks of MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) withdrawal along with pimozide, hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Oral- DepressionObsessive compulsive disorder(persistent obsessions or compulsions), AnxietyPanic disorder(significant behavioral change)- Adult: 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily. Elderly: Half the adult dose. Liver impairment: Dosage adjustments may be required. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : *Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medication. *It may increase risk of suicidal thoughts or action in children, teenagers, and young adults. So closely watch patients who are taking this medication. *Escitalopram and a medicine called citalopram have the same active ingredient. Do not take Escitalopram if you are also taking citalopram. *Use this medication with caution in elderly; children, pregnancy and breast feeding patients. *♦Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: restlessness, diarrhea, fast heart beat, incoordination, nausea, vomiting. If it is so consult with your healthcare provider. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite, taste disturbances. Central Nervous System- Sleeplessness, fatigue, drowsiness, unusual excitement, confusion. Heart- Fast or irregular heartbeat, postural hypotension. Genitourinary- Impotence, ejaculation disorder. Eye and ENT- Inflammation of the Para nasal sinuses, seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating). Miscellaneous- Increased sweating, weight gain, fever, and severe muscle stiffness. *Do not stop the medication suddenly; withdraw gradually. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store at 25°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children. |
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