ESCEPAM-FL 5TabletCarise Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd Generic : Escitalopram | ![]() |
• 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.
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.
It comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.
Concomitant use with or within 2 weeks of MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) withdrawal along with pimozide, hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram.
• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medication.
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It may increase risk of suicidal thoughts or action in children, teenagers, and young adults. So closely watch patients who are taking this medication.
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Escitalopram and a medicine called citalopram have the same active ingredient. Do not take Escitalopram if you are also taking citalopram.
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Use this medication with caution in elderly; children, pregnancy and breast feeding patients.
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♦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.
Do not stop the medication suddenly; withdraw gradually.
Oral: Store at 25°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.
♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA