Name: Nexito (20 mg)
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Nexito (20 mg) (Escitalopram) Drug Price and Information

Escitalopram (Nexito (20 mg)) 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.

Nexito (20 mg) Tablet Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Generic : Escitalopram	₹ 159.05 20mg 10 Tablets

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Drug Name : Escitalopram

Escitalopram(Lexapro) generic Escitalopram 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.
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Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jan 31, 2023

Medical condition(s) for which Nexito (20 mg) may be prescribed

⇨ Adolescent Depression

⇨ Anxiety Disorder

⇨ Delirium

⇨ Depression

⇨ Munchausen Syndrome

⇨ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

⇨ Sick Building Syndrome

⇨ Vulvodynia

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

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.

Side effects of Nexito (20 mg)

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.

How to use Nexito (20 mg)?

It comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.

When Should Nexito (20 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Concomitant use with or within 2 weeks of MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) withdrawal along with pimozide, hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram.

Warnings and Precautions for Nexito (20 mg)

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.

Other Precautions for Nexito (20 mg)

Do not stop the medication suddenly; withdraw gradually.

Storage Conditions for Nexito (20 mg)

Oral: Store at 25°C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.

♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA

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