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Dose: 5 to 20 mg
Single Dose: 12 (12.5)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Initial treatment: 10 mg, then maintenance dose is 20 mg. If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week. _x000D_Maintenance Treatment_x000D__x000D_Generalized anxiety disorder is recognized as a chronic condition. The efficacy of Lexapro in the treatment of GAD beyond 8 weeks has not been systematically studied. The physician who elects to use Escitalopram for extended periods should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.

Escitalopram Oxalate is the derivative of Escitalopram. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Escitalopram is 414.40.

Escitalopram is contraindicated in conditions like Serotonin syndrome.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Escitalopram, which give rise to further complications include Bleeding.Escitalopram produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hemorrhage, Serotonin syndrome, Neuromascular syndrome. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Escitalopram therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Escitalopram are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Anxiety, Insomnia, Sweating, GI upset, Somnolence, Tremor, Sexual dysfunction, Decreased appetite, Pyrexia, Decrease in libido, Sinusitis, Ejaculatory disturbances, Anorgasmia in women.

Escitalopram is primarily indicated in conditions like Depression, Depressive illness, Panic disorders, Social anxiety disorder.

Escitalopram is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCimetidine (HCl)Fluoxetine (HCl)ContraindicatedOmeprazoleTryptophanContraindicatedVORICONAZOLEVoriconazole may increase the serum concentration of escitalopram by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of escitalopram if voriconazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changedWarfarin (Na)Use with caution. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

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Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.This drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. If it is used with other antidepressant drugs, there is an increase risk of suicidal thinking and behaviour in children, aldolescent and young adults for major depressive disorder and other psychiatric disorder. It is not approved for use in paediatrics less than 12 years of age.