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Escitalopram (trade names include Lexapro, Cipralex, Esertia, Esjoy, Feliz-S, Escitalopram Actavis, S-Celepra, Stalopam, Szetalo, Escitalopram Apotex, S-Citadep, Cilentra, C-Pram-S, Entact, Escitalopram Mylan, Esipram, Neopresol, Nexito, Seroplex, Escitalopram Sandoz, Sipralexa) is an antidepressant medication from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) pharmacological group. This medicine is used in adolescents and adults to treat certain types of depression and anxiety such as major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. It is also indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, somatoform pain disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, fibromyalgia, impulse disorders, trichotillomania, irritable bowel syndrome; for reducing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, vulvodynia; and for other medical conditions. Escitalopram Oxalate affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety. This drug works by restoring the balance of serotonin (a natural substance in the brain) which helps to improve certain mood problems.
Related medications:
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Buspirone (Buspar)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Etoperidone (Depraser)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Lithium Carbonate (Carbolith)
Milnacipran (Savella)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Selegiline (Eldepryl)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Zimeldine (Zelmid)
Pharmacological and medical categories:
Antidepressants
Anti-anxiety medications
Pain relief drugs
SSRIs
Women's Health
ATC codes:
N - Nervous system
N06 - Psychoanaleptics
N06A - Antidepressants
N06AB - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
N06AB10 - Escitalopram
ICD-10 codes:
Manic episode - F30
Bipolar disorder - F31
Major depressive disorder, single episode - F32
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - F32.81
Major depressive disorder, recurrent - F33
Persistent mood [affective] disorders - F34
Phobic anxiety disorders - F40
Social phobias - F40.1
Other anxiety disorders - F41
Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety] - F41.0
Generalized anxiety disorder - F41.1
Obsessive-compulsive disorder - F42
Somatoform disorders - F45
Body dysmorphic disorder - F45.22
Specific personality disorders - F60
Borderline personality disorder - F60.3
Impulse disorders - F63
Trichotillomania - F63.3
Irritable bowel syndrome - K58
Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified - M79
Fibromyalgia - M79.7
Pain and other conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle - N94
Premenstrual tension syndrome - N94.3
Vulvodynia - N94.81
Indications and usage:
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for:
Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults and adolescents aged 12-17 years.
Acute Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults.
Dosage and administration:
Lexapro should generally be administered once daily, morning or evening with or without food.
No additional benefits seen at 20 mg/day dose.
10 mg/day is the recommended dose for most elderly patients and patients with hepatic impairment.
No dosage adjustment for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. Use caution in patients with severe renal impairment.
Discontinuing Escitalopram: a gradual dose reduction is recommended.
Overdosage:
Human experience
In clinical trials of escitalopram, there were reports of escitalopram overdose, including overdoses of up to 600 mg, with no associated fatalities. During the postmarketing evaluation of escitalopram, Lexapro overdoses involving overdoses of over 1000 mg have been reported. As with other SSRIs, a fatal outcome in a patient who has taken an overdose of escitalopram has been rarely reported.
Symptoms most often accompanying escitalopram overdose, alone or in combination with other drugs and/or alcohol, included convulsions, coma, dizziness, hypotension, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, sinus tachycardia, somnolence, and ECG changes (including QT prolongation and very rare cases of torsade de pointes). Acute renal failure has been very rarely reported accompanying overdose.
Management of overdose
Establish and maintain an airway to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Gastric evacuation by lavage and use of activated charcoal should be considered. Careful observation and cardiac and vital sign monitoring are recommended, along with general symptomatic and supportive care. Due to the large volume of distribution of escitalopram, forced diuresis, dialysis, hemoperfusion, and exchange transfusion are unlikely to be of benefit. There are no specific antidotes for Lexapro.
In managing overdosage, consider the possibility of multiple-drug involvement. The physician should consider contacting a poison control center for additional information on the treatment of any overdose.
Dosage forms and strengths:
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg (scored) and 20 mg (scored).
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) oral solution: 1 mg per mL.
Contraindications:
Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with Lexapro or within 14 days of stopping treatment with Lexapro. Do not use Lexapro within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. In addition, do not start Lexapro in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue.
Pimozide: Do not use concomitantly.
Known hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients.
Warnings and precautions:
Clinical worsening/suicide risk: monitor for clinical worsening, suicidality and unusual change in behavior, especially, during the initial few months of therapy or at times of dose changes.
Serotonin syndrome: serotonin syndrome has been reported with SSRIs and SNRIs, including Lexapro, both when taken alone, but especially when co-administered with other serotonergic agents (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. John's Wort). If such symptoms occur, discontinue Lexapro and initiate supportive treatment. If concomitant use of Lexapro with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, patients should be made aware of a potential increased risk for serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases.
Discontinuation of treatment with escitalopram oxalate: a gradual reduction in dose rather than abrupt cessation is recommended whenever possible.
Seizures: prescribe with care in patients with a history of seizure.
Activation of mania/hypomania: use cautiously in patients with a history of mania.
Hyponatremia: can occur in association with SIADH.
Abnormal bleeding: use caution in concomitant use with NSAIDs, aspirin, warfarin or other drugs that affect coagulation.
Interference with cognitive and motor performance: use caution when operating machinery.
Angle closure glaucoma: angle closure glaucoma has occurred in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles treated with antidepressants.
Use in patients with concomitant illness: use caution in patients with diseases or conditions that produce altered metabolism or hemodynamic responses.
Adverse reactions, side effects:
Most commonly observed adverse reactions (incidence >= 5% and at least twice the incidence of placebo patients) are: insomnia, ejaculation disorder (primarily ejaculatory delay), nausea, sweating increased, fatigue and somnolence, decreased libido, and anorgasmia.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Allergan, Lexapro pharmaceutical companies or U.S. FDA.
Drug interactions:
Concomitant use with SSRIs, SNRIs or tryptophan is not recommended.
Use caution when concomitant use with drugs that affect hemostasis (NSAIDs, aspirin, warfarin).
Use in specific populations:
Pregnancy: use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Nursing mothers: caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman.
Pediatric use: safety and effectiveness of Lexapro has not been established in pediatric MDD patients less than 12 years of age.
Pregnancy categories:
C - Australia
C - United States (Risk cannot be ruled out)
Salts and other forms:
Escitalopram Base
Escitalopram Hydrobromide
Escitalopram Hydrochloride
Escitalopram Oxalate
Synonyms, international and chemical names:
(+)-Citalopram
(S)-Citalopram
Citalopram-S
Escitalopram HBr
Escitalopram HCl
Escitalopram Ossalato
Escitalopram Oxalato
Escitalopramas
Escitaloprame
Escitaloprami Oxalas
Escitalopramoxalaat
Escitalopramum
Escitaloprim
Essitalopraami
Eszcitalopram
Oxalato de Escitalopram
S-Citalopram
S(+)-Citalopram
Brands, generics, trade names:
Celtium - Saval Laboratorios
Cilentra - Ranbaxy
Cipralex - Lundbeck
Citofast - Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
C-Pram-S - Unichem Laboratories
Ectiban - Chile Laboratorios
Entact - Recordati
Escitalopram - Actavis, Alphapharm, Apotex, Mylan, Sandoz, Teva
Escitapax - Reliance Life Sciences
Esertia - Almirall
Esipram - CNS Pharma
Esjoy - Gentech Healthcare
Estomine - Psyco Remedies
Feliz-S - Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Firsito - Zydus Cadila
Ipran - Drugtech Laboratorio, Recalcine Laboratorios
Jovia - Medichem Pharmaceuticals, United Laboratories
Lexapro - Lundbeck
Neopresol - Bago Laboratorios
Neozentius - Pharma Investi de Chile
Nexito - Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Prasilex - Molekule India
Recita - Ipca Laboratories
Reposil - Medipharm
S-Celepra - Micro Labs
S-Citadep - Cipla
Seroplex - Lundbeck
Sipralexa - Lundbeck
Stalopam - Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Pinnacle CVS
Szetalo - Abbott
APIs used in medicine in combinations with escitalopram:
Clonazepam
Etizolam
Flupentixol
L-Methylfolate
Levomefolic Acid
Here is a list of popular medications containing escitalopram as a main active pharmaceutical ingredient; their trade names, forms, doses, companies - manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, researchers and developers:
Trade name of the drug |
Pharmaceutical forms and doses |
Companies |
Cipralex |
Drops; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg / mlDrops; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 20 mg / mlTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 15 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 20 mg |
LundbeckA. Lapidot PharmaceuticalsAlphaFarmaB & S HealthcareCFL PharmaceuticalsDelta Pharma EuropeEcosse PharmaceuticalsFarlicFarmagonLexon UKMunro Wholesale Medical SuppliesNeoFarma PharmaceuticalsO.P.D. LaboratoriesOrifarmServipharmStar Pharmaceuticals |
Lexapro |
Drops; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg / mlDrops; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 20 mg / mlSolution; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mg / 5 mlSolution; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg / 5 mlTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 15 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 20 mg |
LundbeckAbbottB L HuaDCH AurigaDKSHEuro RegistratieForest LaboratoriesFour StarHealthcare LogisticsIDS GroupMedcor PharmaceuticalsMetro Drug DistributionMochida PharmaceuticalNavegal LaboratoriesXian Janssen PharmaceuticalZuellig Pharma |
Seroplex |
Capsules; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mgDrops; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg / mlDrops; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 20 mg / mlTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 15 mgTablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Escitalopram Oxalate 20 mg |
LundbeckGenome PharmaceuticalsSanofi-Aventis |
References:
Escitalopram main article on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escitalopram
Escitalopram compound on PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Escitalopram
Escitalopram Oxalate compound on PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Escitalopram-oxalate
Escitalopram medicine on DrugBank: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01175
Escitalopram Oxalate on DrugBank: https://www.drugbank.ca/salts/DBSALT002455
Escitalopram FAQ on MedlinePlus (revised 12/15/2020): https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603005.html
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) film-coated tablets drug label on DailyMed (revised August 17, 2019): https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo...
Escitalopram international drug names on Drugs.com: https://www.drugs.com/international/escitalopram.html
Escitalopram for sale on Pharma Doctor: https://pharma-doctor.com/escitalopram.html
Escitalopram containing drugs on Drugs-About.com: https://drugs-about.com/ing/escitalopram.html
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) tablets and oral solution official prescribing information and medication guide from the U.S. FDA (revised 01/2017): https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/...
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) film-coated tablets product information from Lundbeck pharmaceutical company: https://www.lundbeck.com/au/products/our-products/lexapro/lexapro-tablets
Escitalopram 10 mg and 20 mg film-coated tablets patient information leaflet from Medicines.org.uk (revised 12/2020): https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7059.pdf
Revised: March 2021
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