Recita 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Escitalopram oxalate |
| Company | Goodman pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of major depressive episodes
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
- Treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
- Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
Pharmacology
- Orally administered
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pure S-enantiomer
- Potent inhibitor of 5-HT reuptake
- Low affinity for other receptors
Dosage
- Recommended maximum daily dose is 20 mg
- Administered as a single daily dose
- May be taken with or without food
- Dosage varies for different conditions
Administration
- Generally administered once daily
- Can be taken in the morning or evening
- Can be taken with or without food
Interaction
- Delay starting or stopping MAOIs when using SSRI
- Specific duration of delay for different antidepressants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Escitalopram or Citalopram
- Concomitant use of MAOI/pimozide
Side Effects
- Less sedating than tricyclic antidepressants
- Fewer antimuscarinic and cardiotoxic effects
- Various gastrointestinal effects
- Weight changes
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Neurological and psychological effects
- Sexual dysfunction
- Other less common side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Consider risks and benefits when treating pregnant women
- Excreted in human breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in specific medical conditions
- Caution in patients with epilepsy, cardiac disease, diabetes, etc.
- Special precautions in elderly, children, and patients with hepatic or renal impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Different dosage for elderly patients and children
- Consideration for reduced renal and hepatic function
- Special consideration for poor metabolizers of CYP2C19
- Guidelines for gradual dose reduction when stopping treatment
Overdose Effects
- Range of symptoms related to the central nervous, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems
- Management of overdose symptoms
- Specific actions for symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- SSRIs & related anti-depressant drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children