Lexapro 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Escitalopram oxalate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Lexapro
- Anti-depressant drug
- SSRI
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- Escitalopram
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
- Pure S-enantiomer of 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
Dosage
- Safety of daily doses above 20 mg has not been demonstrated
- May be taken with or without food
- Individual patient response dependent dosage adjustments
- Usual dosage for different conditions
- Necessary time for obtaining antidepressant response
- Long-term treatment for consolidation of response
Administration
- Administered once daily
- Morning or evening administration
Interaction
- Time gaps between starting or stopping SSRI/related antidepressants and MAOIs
- Time gaps for starting MAOI after stopping SSRIs
- Time gaps for starting MAOI after stopping related antidepressant
Contraindications
- 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
Side Effects
- Less sedating and fewer antimuscarinic and cardiotoxic effects than tricyclic antidepressants
- Range of gastrointestinal effects
- Weight-related effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Other common and less common side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Consideration of potential risks and benefits of treatment during the third trimester
- Excretion in human breast milk
- Need for careful decision-making in continuing or discontinuing nursing or Escitalopram therapy
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with specific medical conditions
- Use in patients with epilepsy, cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, angle-closure glaucoma, bleeding disorders, hepatic and renal impairment
- Advice on concurrent electroconvulsive therapy or history of mania
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended dosages for elderly patients, children, and adolescents
- Adjustment considerations for patients with reduced renal or hepatic function
- Cautionary measures for poor metabolizers of CYP2C19
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms related to the central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, cardiovascular system, and electrolyte/fluid balance conditions
- Non-specific antidote
- Recommendations for handling overdose situations
Therapeutic Class
- SSRIs & related anti-depressant drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children