Espram 10 Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Escitalopram

Indications/Uses

Major depressive episodes, panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Dosage/Direction for Use

Major depressive episodes & social anxiety disorder (social phobia) Initially 5 mg daily, may be increased up to 20 mg daily. After symptoms resolve in 2-4 wk, treatment for 3-6 mth is recommended. Panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia Initially 5 mg daily, may be increased up to 20 mg daily. Max effectiveness is usually achieved after 3 mth of therapy. Generalized anxiety disorder & OCD Initially 10 mg daily, may be increased up to 20 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Monitor for appearance of suicidal symptoms. Patients w/ CHD. History of mania/hypomania. Discontinue use in patients who develop seizures or if there is an increase in seizure frequency. Avoid use in patients w/ unstable epilepsy & carefully monitor patients w/ controlled epilepsy.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea; decreased/increased appetite; insomnia; dizziness; constipation; vomiting, dry mouth.

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Drug Interactions

Risk of serotonin syndrome w/ reversible selective MAO-A inhibitors. Concomitant use w/ tramadol, sumatriptan.

MIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N06AB10 - escitalopram ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Espram 10 FC caplet 10 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Espram 10

escitalopram

Manufacturer:

Simex