Ventus 10 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Pure S-enantiomer of the racemic bicyclic phthalate derivative citalopram
At least 100 fold more potent than the R-enantiomer with respect to inhibition of 5-HT reuptake
No or very low affinity for serotonergic or other receptors including alpha- and beta-adrenergic Dopamine, Histamine, Muscarinic and benzodiazepine receptors

Usual dosage is 10 mg once daily for major depressive episodes
Initial dose of 5 mg recommended for panic disorder before increasing to 10 mg daily
Usual dosage is 10 mg once daily for social anxiety disorder
Initial dosage is 10 mg once daily for generalised anxiety disorder
Initial dosage is 10 mg once daily for obsessive-compulsive disorder

SSRI or related antidepressants should not be started until 2 weeks after stopping an MAOI
Conversely, an MAOI should not be started until at least a week after an SSRI or related antidepressant has been stopped (2 weeks in the case of paroxetine and sertraline, at least 5 weeks in the case of fluoxetine)

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Escitalopram or Citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients of the drug product
Concomitant use of escitalopram in patients taking monoamine oxidase/pimozide is contraindicated

Less sedating and have fewer antimuscarinic and cardiotoxic effects than tricyclic antidepressants
Side-effects of the SSRIs include gastrointestinal effects, anorexia with weight loss, hypersensitivity reactions, dry mouth, nervousness, anxiety, headache, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, asthenia, hallucinations, drowsiness, convulsions, galactorrhoea, sexual dysfunction, urinary retention, sweating, hypomania or mania, movement disorders and dyskinesias, visual disturbances

Excreted in human breast milk
The decision whether to continue or discontinue either nursing or Escitalopram therapy should take into account the risk of citalopram exposure for the infant and the benefits Escitalopram treatment for the mother

Use with caution in patients with epilepsy
History of mania, cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, angle-closure glaucoma, concomitant use of drugs that increase risk of bleeding, history of bleeding disorders
Hepatic and renal impairment

Initial dosage is 5 mg once daily for elderly patients (>65 years of age)
Ventus should not be used in the treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years
Dosage adjustment is not necessary in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment
Caution and extra careful dose titration is advised in patients with severely reduced hepatic function

Symptoms seen in a reported overdose of escitalopram include symptoms mainly related to the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal system, and the cardiovascular system
There is no specific antidote
Establish and maintain an airway, ensure adequate oxygenation and respiratory function